Duhana, Dūhana: 7 definitions
Introduction:
Duhana means something in Buddhism, Pali, Jainism, Prakrit, Hindi. 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 Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)
Duhana (दुहन) refers to “suckling (milk)”, according to the Sampuṭodbhavatantra chapter 1.—Accordingly, “[...] Wisdom (prajñā) is called mother Because she gives birth to the people of the world. Wisdom is also called sister Because she betokens a dowry. Wisdom is called washer-woman Because she delights all beings. Accordingly, she is called rajakī. Wisdom is called daughter (duhitṛ) Because she suckles (duhana) the milk of qualities. Wisdom is called artiste On account of being moved by great compassion. [...]”.
Tibetan Buddhism includes schools such as Nyingma, Kadampa, Kagyu and Gelug. Their primary canon of literature is divided in two broad categories: The Kangyur, which consists of Buddha’s words, and the Tengyur, which includes commentaries from various sources. Esotericism and tantra techniques (vajrayāna) are collected indepently.
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
duhana : (nt.) milking.
Duhana, (adj.-n.) (Sk. *druhana, to druh, druhyati to hurt, cp. Oir. droch; Ohg. triogan to deceive, traum= dream; also Sk. dhvarati. For further connections see Walde, Lat. Wtb. under fraus) one who injures, hurts or deceives; insidious, infesting; a robber, only in pantha° a dacoit D.I, 135; DA.I, 296.—(nt.) waylaying, robbery (pantha°) J.II, 281 (text dūhana), 388 (text: panthadūbhana, vv. ll. duhana & dūhana); DhsA.220.—Cp. maggadūsin. (Page 328)
— or —
1) Dūhana, 2 (nt.) (Sk. dohana, see dohati) milking (-°), in kumbha° filling the pails with milk, i.e. giving much milk (gāvo; cp. Sk. droṇadughā a cow which yields much milk) Sn.309. (Page 328)
2) Dūhana, 1 (nt.) (see duhana) infesting, polluting, defaming; robbing, only in pantha° (with v. l. duhana) waylaying J.II, 281, 388; Tikp 280. (Page 328)
duhana (ဒုဟန) [(ti) (တိ)]—
[duha+yu]
[ဒုဟ+ယု]
Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
Hindi dictionary
Duhanā (दुहना):—(v) to milk; to squeeze, to exploit.
...
Prakrit-English dictionary
1) Duhaṇa (दुहण) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Druhaṇa.
2) Duhaṇa (दुहण) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Dohana.
Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Duhanakalamatta, Duhanavala.
Full-text (+2): Godohana, Kumbhaduhana, Panthaduhana, Gaddohanamatta, Dhenuduhanadikamma, Aduhana, Druhana, Goduhana, Dohana, Dubhana, Bhainsa, Bhaimsa, Duhati, Jagajjana, Ranjana, Duhitri, Janani, Bhagini, Prajna, Rajaki.
Relevant text
Search found 7 books and stories containing Duhana, Duha-yu, Dūhana, Duhanā, Duhaṇa; (plurals include: Duhanas, yus, Dūhanas, Duhanās, Duhaṇas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Dictionaries of Indian languages (Kosha)
Page 126 < [Bengali-Hindi-English, Volume 3]
Page 401 < [Tamil-Hindi-English, Volume 1]
Page 152 < [Gujarati-Hindi-English, Volume 2]
A Descriptive Catalogue of the Sanskrit Manuscripts, Madras (by M. Seshagiri Sastri)
Sankalpa Suryodaya of Venkatanatha (Critical Study) (by R. Laxmi)
The character of King Viveka (the Hero of the Drama) < [Chapter 4a - Characterisation of the play]
The character of Purusa (the father of Viveka) < [Chapter 4a - Characterisation of the play]
Kausika Sutra (study) (by V. Gopalan)
Nighantu (critical study) (by Gopalakrishna N. Bhat)
Part 1 - Prthivinamani (Prithivi Nama) < [Chapter 3 - First Adhyaya (chapter) of the Nighantu (study)]
Panchavimsha Brahmana (English translation) (by W. Caland)