Drashtu, Draṣṭu: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Drashtu means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. 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.
The Sanskrit term Draṣṭu can be transliterated into English as Drastu or Drashtu, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationDraṣṭu (द्रष्टु) refers to “seeing” (e.g., desiring for ‘seeing’ someone), according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.23 (“Attempt of Himavat to dissuade Pārvatī”).—Accordingly, after Viṣṇu spoke to the Gods and others: “Thus urged by the great lord Viṣṇu they set out desirous [i.e., draṣṭu-kāma] of seeing the Pināka-bearing lord Śiva. At first Viṣṇu and others who were anxious to see the penance of Pārvatī went to her hermitage which was on the way. On seeing the excellent penance of Pārvatī and being enveloped by her refulgence they bowed to her who was engaged in penance and who had brilliant features. [...]”.
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.
Yoga (school of philosophy)
Source: Wisdom Library: Yoga-sutrasDraṣṭu (द्रष्टु) refers to “finding (one’s true self)”, according to the Patañjali Yogasūtra verse 1.2-4.—Accordingly, “When you are in a state of yoga, all misconceptions (vṛttis) that can exist in the mutable aspect of human beings (citta) disappear. For finding our true self (draṣṭu) entails insight into our own nature. Lacking that, misconceptions (vṛtti) skew our perceptions”.
Note: In contrast to citta, which is constantly changing, we have within us an immutable core element known as draṣṭu, which literally means the “seeing principle”. Discovering draṣṭu, our true self, is the goal of yoga. But of course we also see ourselves through the veil of ever mutable citta . Only if our citta finds peace can we perceive the world around us and our own self without distortion.
Yoga is originally considered a branch of Hindu philosophy (astika), but both ancient and modern Yoga combine the physical, mental and spiritual. Yoga teaches various physical techniques also known as āsanas (postures), used for various purposes (eg., meditation, contemplation, relaxation).
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryDraṣṭu (द्रष्टु):—[from draṣṭavya] [infinitive mood]-stem of √dṛś in [compound]
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Drashtukama, Drashtukamya, Drashtum, Drashtumanas, Drashtushakya.
Full-text (+16): Asahya, Drashtukama, Drashtushakya, Drashtumanas, Vridita, Mahitva, Drashtum, Tiladvadashi, Pashcima, Kuncana, Balipushta, Abhidrish, Paridrish, Agantavya, Evamvidha, Garbhagara, Dhyayika, Samdrish, Kautuhala, Prithagjana.
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Search found 32 books and stories containing Drashtu, Draṣṭu, Drastu; (plurals include: Drashtus, Draṣṭus, Drastus). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Garga Samhita (English) (by Danavir Goswami)
Verse 6.16.34 < [Chapter 16 - Seeing Śrī Rādhā’s Form]
Verse 2.8.42 < [Chapter 8 - Description of Seeing Lord Kṛṣṇa]
Verse 5.9.44 < [Chapter 9 - The Happiness of the Yadus]
Sahitya-kaumudi by Baladeva Vidyabhushana (by Gaurapada Dāsa)
Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary) (by Śrī Śrīmad Bhaktivedānta Nārāyana Gosvāmī Mahārāja)
Verse 2.2.86 < [Chapter 2 - Jñāna (knowledge)]
Verse 2.2.79 < [Chapter 2 - Jñāna (knowledge)]
Verse 2.1.183-184 < [Chapter 1 - Vairāgya (renunciation)]
Shrimad Bhagavad-gita (by Narayana Gosvami)
Verse 11.53 < [Chapter 11 - Viśvarūpa-darśana-yoga (beholding the Lord’s Universal Form)]
Verse 11.48 < [Chapter 11 - Viśvarūpa-darśana-yoga (beholding the Lord’s Universal Form)]
Verse 11.54 < [Chapter 11 - Viśvarūpa-darśana-yoga (beholding the Lord’s Universal Form)]
Vivekachudamani (by Shankara)