Jadyavinasha, Jāḍyavināśa, Jadya-vinasha: 1 definition

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Jadyavinasha 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 Jāḍyavināśa can be transliterated into English as Jadyavinasa or Jadyavinasha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

[«previous next»] — Jadyavinasha in Purana glossary
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Jāḍyavināśa (जाड्यविनाश) refers to “removing one’s sluggishness”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.54 (“Description of the duties of the chaste wife”).—Accordingly, as a Brahmin lady said to Pārvatī: “[...] Wherever the chaste lady sets her foot, the sin is dispelled therefrom and the place is sanctified. Even the sun, moon and wind touch the chaste woman to sanctify themselves and not otherwise. Waters desire the touch of the chaste lady thinking—‘Now our sluggishness is gone (jāḍyavināśa). Now we are able to purify others’. [...]”.

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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.

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