Helmsman: 1 definition
Introduction:
Helmsman means something in 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.
India history and geography
Source: Singhi Jain Series: Ratnaprabha-suri’s Kuvalayamala-katha (history)The Helmsman (of boats and ships) took observations, as part of preparatory rituals performed before Sea-voyages in ancient India (known in Prakrit as: jattā, or Sanskrit: yātrā), and was vividly depicted in the Kathās (narrative poems) such as Uddyotanasūri in his 8th-century Kuvalayamālā (a Prakrit Campū, similar to Kāvya poetry).—[...] When the ship was to take off auspicious musical instruments were sounded, conch-shells were blown, auspicious songs were sung, Brahmins muttered the āsīsā; and thus in the sound of invocation and jaya jaya the ship took off its voyage, the sails were unfurled, the ropes and riggings were pulled up, the oars began to be operated, the helmsman took observations, the ship fell into its course, favourable winds began to blow: thus the ship started its journey being tossed on the high sea waves.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text (+22): Karnadhara, Navika, Karnagraha, Naukarnadhara, Karnagrahavat, Sukanadara, Karnadharaka, Sarathi, Bavekari, Aritri, Sukanya, Akarnadhara, Nausarathi, Navadi, Kukumbakara, Kukambigara, Kuvakambiga, Karnagrahavant, Karnadharata, Naunetri.
Relevant text
Search found 21 books and stories containing Helmsman; (plurals include: Helmsmans). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Great Chariot (by Longchenpa)
Part 9 - The teaching of the stages by which beings should practice this < [B. the extensive explanation of arousing bodhicitta]
The Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6 (by Robert Chalmers)
Jataka 190: Sīlānisaṃsa-jātaka < [Book II - Dukanipāta]
Mahabharata (English) (by Kisari Mohan Ganguli)
Section V < [Dronabhisheka Parva]
Section LXVI < [Rajadharmanusasana Parva]
Section CCCXXVII < [Mokshadharma Parva]
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
Rig Veda 2.42.1 < [Sukta 42]
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 7.20 < [Section II - Punishment (daṇḍa)]
Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Part 11: Sudāḍha’s enmity < [Chapter III - Mahāvīra’s first six years as an ascetic]
Part 1: Story of Sāgarada < [Chapter IV - The wandering and emancipation of Pārśvanātha]
Appendix 5.2: new and rare words < [Appendices]