Huhu, Huhū, Hūhū: 7 definitions
Introduction
Huhu means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Jainism, Prakrit. 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: archive.org: Puranic EncyclopediaHūhū (हूहू).—A Gandharva, son of Kaśyapaprajāpati by Pradhā.
He was present at the birthday celebrations of Arjuna. (Ādi Parva, Chapter 122, Verse 59).
Hūhū was among the Gandharvas who welcomed Arjuna in Devaloka. (Vana Parva, Chapter 48, Verse 14).
Hūhū lives in Indrasabhā.
Once he was turned into an alligator on account of the curse of Devala. (See under Indradyumna).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana IndexHūhū (हूहू).—A Gandharva in Brahmaloka who entertains Brahmā with music;1 cursed by sage Devala to become a crocodile; caught hold of Gajendra and was released from his curse;2 with the sun in the months of Śuci and Śukra.3
- 1) Viṣṇu-purāṇa IV. 1. 68.
- 2) Bhāgavata-purāṇa X. 52. 15[4]; VIII. 4. 3-5.
- 3) Ib. XII. 11. 36; Brahmāṇḍa-purāṇa II. 23. 7; III. 7. 8; Vāyu-purāṇa 69. 46.
Huhū (हुहू) is a name mentioned in the Mahābhārata (cf. I.59.49, I.65) and represents one of the many proper names used for people and places. Note: The Mahābhārata (mentioning Huhū) is a Sanskrit epic poem consisting of 100,000 ślokas (metrical verses) and is over 2000 years old.
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.
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: Wisdom Library: JainismHuhū (हुहू) is the name of a gandharva god according to both the Digambara and the Śvetāmbara traditions. The gandharvas refer to a category of vyantaras gods which represents one of the four classes of celestial beings (devas). The gandharvas have a golden appearance according to the Digambaras and the Tumbaru tree is their caitya-vṛkṣa (sacred-tree). They have a blackish complexion and are beautiful in appearance, have excellent physiognomy, sweet voices and are adorned with crowns and neckalces according to the Śvetāmbaras.
The deities such as the Huhū are defined in ancient Jain cosmological texts such as the Saṃgrahaṇīratna in the Śvetāmbara tradition or the Tiloyapaṇṇati by Yativṛṣabha (5th century) in the Digambara tradition.
Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, ‘self-reliance’) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryHuhu (हुहु) or Huhū (हुहू) or Hūhū (हूहू).—m. A kind of Gandharva; मुक्तो देवलशापेन हूहूर्गन्धर्वसत्तमः (mukto devalaśāpena hūhūrgandharvasattamaḥ) Bhāg.8.4.3.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryHuhu (हुहु).—m.
(-huḥ) A Gandharba. E. hveñ to call, ḍu aff., form irr.: see the next.
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Huhū (हुहू).—m.
(-hūḥ) A Gandharba or chorister of heaven. E. hveñ to call, ḍu aff., form irr.; it is also read huhu, hūhu, and hūhū .
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Hūhu (हूहु).—m.
(-huḥ) A Gandharba: see huhū; also read hūhū m. (-hūḥ .)
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family. 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: Huhuka, Huhukanta, Huhukka, Huhum, Huhumkajatika, Huhunka, Huhuratha, Huhuva.
Ends with: Hahahuhu.
Full-text: Atitana, Atibahu, Gandharva, Gangagunadarsha, Pivara, Apsaras, Tumburu, Suvadana, Raivata, Devala.
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List of Mahabharata people and places (by Laxman Burdak)
The Bhagavata Purana (by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada)
Chapter 4 - Gajendra Returns to the Spiritual World < [Canto VIII - Withdrawal of the Cosmic Creations]
Chapter 11 - Summary Description of the Mahapurusa < [Canto XII - The Age of Deterioration]
The Shiva Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 40 - The Marriage Procession of Śiva < [Section 2.3 - Rudra-saṃhitā (3): Pārvatī-khaṇḍa]
The Vishnu Purana (by Horace Hayman Wilson)
Chapter X - Names of the twelve Adityas < [Book II]
Canto I - Dynasties of the kings < [Book IV]
Brihat Samhita (by N. Chidambaram Iyer)
Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Part 22: Bharata resumes normal life < [Chapter VI]
Part 3: Citra and Sambhūta < [Chapter I - Brahmadattacaritra]
Part 10: Story of Vīrabhadra < [Chapter II - Śrī Aranāthacaritra]