Divan: 9 definitions
Introduction:
Divan means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, the history of ancient India. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the VisnudharmottarapuranaDivan (and beds, sofas, etc.) were traditionally arranged by professional artists, as part of the “sixty four kinds of Art”, according to the Kamasutra of Vatsyayana.—Cf. the Sanskrit Śayanaracana.—Indian tradition, basically includes sixty four Art forms are acknowledged. The history of Indian Art covers approximately five thousand years which presents a rich and almost continuous record. The references of sixty four kinds of Kala (कला, kalā) are found in the Bhagavatapurana, Shaiva-Tantras, Kamasutra of Vatsyayana etc.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
India history and geography
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Indian Epigraphical GlossaryDīvān.—(BL), the chief administrator or finance minister; see Dīwān, Dīwānjī. Note: dīvān is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary” as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryDivan (दिवन्).—n. The heaven. -m. A day.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryDivan (दिवन्).—m.
(-vā) A day. E. div to play, Unadi affix kanin .
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryDivan (दिवन्):—[from div] m. a day, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.] (cf. prati-).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryDivan (दिवन्):—(vā) 5. m. A day.
[Sanskrit to German]
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusDivān (ದಿವಾನ್):—[noun] = ದಿವಾನ [divana].
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+35): Divamdhate, Divamdhe, Divamga, Divamgata, Divana, Divanaasami, Divanacandra, Divanacavadi, Divanadarabara, Divanadasta, Divanadi, Divanaduyama, Divanagiri, Divanahajara, Divanaji, Divanakhana, Divanakhane, Divanakta, Divanaktam, Divananda mishra.
Ends with: Arulvativan, Camatananitivan, Dehudivan, Hardivan, Kantivan, Matutivan, Nitivan, Otivan, Pavalavativan, Pratidivan, Tivan.
Full-text: Pratidivan, Sofa, Bed, Girde, Bharamajalasa, Goshthika, Addhapallanka, Asittaka, Sayana, Diwanji, Diwan, Giradi, Racana, Shayanaracana, Hajiramajalasa, Orrumai, Pallanka, Divana, Sanankumara.
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Search found 26 books and stories containing Divan, Dīvān, Divān, Divans; (plurals include: Divans, Dīvāns, Divāns, Divanses). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Vinaya (3): The Cullavagga (by T. W. Rhys Davids)
Cullavagga, Khandaka 5, Chapter 19 < [Khandaka 5 - On the Daily Life of the Bhikkhus]
Cullavagga, Khandaka 6, Chapter 14 < [Khandaka 6 - On Dwellings and Furniture]
Cullavagga, Khandaka 6, Chapter 8 < [Khandaka 6 - On Dwellings and Furniture]
Sanskrit sources of Kerala history (by Suma Parappattoli)
9. The Ramavarma-vijaya by Kunan Variyar < [Chapter 3 - Historical Details from Mahakavyas]
8. The Catakasandesa (composed in Thirumandhamkunnu) < [Chapter 4 - Traces of Historical Facts from Sandesha Kavyas and Short poems]
Sir Tej Bahadur Sapru: A Personal Glimpse < [July-August 1932]
In Darkness and in Love < [January – March, 1984]
Parrot’s Words < [December 1947]
The civilization of Babylonia and Assyria (by Morris Jastrow)
Part XII < [Chapter VII - The Art Of Babylonia And Assyria]
Vinaya (2): The Mahavagga (by T. W. Rhys Davids)
Mahavagga, Khandaka 5, Chapter 10 < [Khandaka 5 - Rules for Foot-clothing, Seats, Vehicles, etc.]
Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati Dāsa)
Verse 2.13.28 < [Chapter 13 - The Deliverance of Jagāi and Mādhāi]
Verse 2.8.245 < [Chapter 8 - The Manifestation of Opulences]