Gopicandra, Gopīcandra, Gopi-candra: 6 definitions
Introduction:
Gopicandra 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Gopicandra.
In Hinduism
Vyakarana (Sanskrit grammar)
Gopīcandra (गोपीचन्द्र).—Known also by the name गेयींचन्द्र (geyīṃcandra) who .has written several commentary works on the grammatical treatises of the Samksipatasara or Jaumāra school of Vyakarana founded by Kramdisvara and Jumaranandin in the 12th century, the well-known among them being the संक्षिप्तसाटीका, संक्षित-सारपरिभात्रासूत्रटीका (saṃkṣiptasāṭīkā, saṃkṣita-sāraparibhātrāsūtraṭīkā) and तद्धितपरिशिष्टटीका (taddhitapariśiṣṭaṭīkā). He is believed to have lived in the thirteenth century A. D.
Vyakarana (व्याकरण, vyākaraṇa) refers to Sanskrit grammar and represents one of the six additional sciences (vedanga) to be studied along with the Vedas. Vyakarana concerns itself with the rules of Sanskrit grammar and linguistic analysis in order to establish the correct context of words and sentences.
India history and geography
Gopīcandra (गोपीचन्द्र) or Gopīcandranātha refers to one of the “nine saints” (Navnath) is supposed to be the incarnation of Drumila-nārāyaṇa: one of the “nine Nārāyaṇas” (Navanārāyaṇa), according to the Mahārṇava-tantra.—The nine Siddhas are famous saints, of exceptional purity of life, who have attained to a semi-divine existence through the practice of Yoga. [...] These nine teachers [e.g., Gopīcandra-nātha] are considered representative of great teachers in this tradition or Parampara tradition—a succession of Teachers (Gurus) and Disciples (Shishyasa) in Indian-origin religions such as Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism and Buddhism.
Gopīcandra (गोपीचन्द्र) or Gopīcandranātha refers to one of the Nine Nāthas which is part of a tradition called the Navanātha Sampradāya.—Cf. the list provided by Dasgupta (1995: 207): Matsyendra, Gorakṣa, Gahinī, Jvālendra, Kāriṇapa (Kaṇerī?), Carpaṭa, Revaṇa, Bhartṛ, and Gopīcandra. Note that Revaṇa is also mentioned by the NSCar.
Gopicandra (गोपिचन्द्र) refers to the Pintu-bahil—one of the various Bahals (“monasteries” = Vihāras) found in Patan, situated in the Nepal Mandala (lit. “circle or country of Nepal”), the ancient name for the Kathmandu Valley. A Bahal is a type of ‘sacred monastery’ or ‘courtyard’ constructed according to traditional Newari Architecture and hence found primarily in Nepal amongst Newar communities. These buildings play a big role in maintaining the norms of their society and lifestyle. There is a common list of eighteen major such Temples (bahals) found in Patan. For example Pintu-bahil, which is also known by its Sanskrit name Gopicandra-mahāvihāra.
Gopīcandra (गोपीचन्द्र) is the name of a Poet mentioned in the 13th century Saduktikarṇāmrita by Śrīdhara Dāsa (son of Vaṭu Dāsa) who was a chief over several districts (called a mahāmaṇḍalika).—The Sadukti-Karnamrita is a collection of miscellaneous verses by different authors and on various subjects, five verses being devoted to each subject. There are 446 poets identified (for example, Gopīcandra) some of which in the feminine gender (intended for females) while others are of Buddhist monks etc.
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
Gopīcandra (गोपीचन्द्र) as mentioned in Aufrecht’s Catalogus Catalogorum:—poet. [Sūktikarṇāmṛta by Śrīdharadāsa]
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)
Partial matches (+0): Candra, Gopi.
Starts with (+0): Gopicandramahavihara, Gopicandranatha, Gopicandravihara.
Full-text (+7): Gopicandranatha, Goyicandra, Gopicandramahavihara, Gopicandravihara, Govicandra, Pimtu, Pintu-bahil, Karinapa, Matsyendra, Gahini, Karinapanatha, Kanerinatha, Bhartri, Carpata, Kaneri, Jvalendra, Gahininath, Jvalendranatha, Matsyendranatha, Carpatanatha.
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Bhajana-Rahasya (by Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura Mahasaya)
Text 2 < [Chapter 2 - Dvitīya-yāma-sādhana (Prātaḥ-kālīya-bhajana)]
Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (by Rajendralala Mitra)
Kailash: Journal of Himalayan Studies
Appendix 12 - Itinerary for Mandala pilgrimage < [A Buddhist Guide to the Power Places of the Kathmandu Valley]
Part 9 - Guide to the Karnadip cremation ground < [A Buddhist Guide to the Power Places of the Kathmandu Valley]
Western Influence on Bengali Literature < [September-October 1933]
History of Nepal (the Bansawali) (by Munshi Shew Shunker Singh)
Studies on Samasa of Sanskrit grammar (by Mridula Goswami)
Part 3.2 - Introduction to the non-Pāṇinian school of Sanskrit grammar < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]