Kairava: 12 definitions
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Kairava 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
Vastushastra (architecture)
Source: OpenEdition books: Architectural terms contained in Ajitāgama and RauravāgamaKairava (कैरव) refers to “torus (molding) §§2.5; 3.7, 11; 4.7; 5.6.”.—(For paragraphs cf. Les enseignements architecturaux de l'Ajitāgama et du Rauravāgama by Bruno Dagens)
Vastushastra (वास्तुशास्त्र, vāstuśāstra) refers to the ancient Indian science (shastra) of architecture (vastu), dealing with topics such architecture, sculpture, town-building, fort building and various other constructions. Vastu also deals with the philosophy of the architectural relation with the cosmic universe.
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationKairava (कैरव) refers to “water lilies”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.18 (“Description of the perturbation caused by Kāma”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated: “After going there, the haughty Kāma, deluded by Śiva’s magic power, stationed himself, after first spreading the enchanting power of Spring all around. [...] The fragrant flowers of Mango and Aśoka trees shone heightening feelings of love. The water lilies [i.e., kairava—kairavāṇi ca puṣpāṇi] with bees hovering on them proved to be the causes for the rise of love in the minds of everyone. The sweet cooings of the cuckoos heightened emotions of love. They were exquisite and pleasing to the mind”.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryKairava (कैरव).—
1) A gambler, cheat, rogue.
2) An enemy.
-vam The white lotus opening at moonrise; चन्द्रो विकास- यति कैरवचक्रवालम् (candro vikāsa- yati kairavacakravālam) Bhartṛhari 2.73; कस्मै नाथ समर्प्य कैरवकुलं व्योमान्त- मालम्बसे (kasmai nātha samarpya kairavakulaṃ vyomānta- mālambase) Udb.
-vī Moonlight.
Derivable forms: kairavaḥ (कैरवः).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryKairava (कैरव).—m.
(-vaḥ) 1. A rogue, a cheat. 2. An enemy. f. (-vī) Moonlight. n. (vaṃ) 1. The white esculent water lily. 2. Fraud, trick. E. kerava here said to mean, a goose, from ke in water, and ru to sound, with ap affix; again, aṇ affix, liked by the geese; or kirava a cheat, &c. or kairava a lotus, and aṇ affix, implying identity or resemblance.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English DictionaryKairava (कैरव).—n. The white esculent water-lily, [Bhartṛhari, (ed. Bohlen.)] 2, 65.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Kairava (कैरव):—m. a gambler, cheat, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
2) an enemy, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
3) for kaur, [Harivaṃśa 5020]
4) n. ([gana] puṣkarādi) the white lotus-flower (blossoming at night), [Mahābhārata i, 86; Bhartṛhari; Kathāsaritsāgara etc.]
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryKairava (कैरव):—(vaḥ) m. A rogue; an enemy. f. (vī) Moon light. 1. n. The white esculent water-lily; fraud.
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)Kairava (कैरव) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit words: Kairava, Kerava.
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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.
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary1) Kairava (कैरव) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Kairava.
2) Kairava (कैरव) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Kairava.
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.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusKairava (ಕೈರವ):—
1) [noun] the white water-lily plant.
2) [noun] its flower, that opens at moor-rise.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Kairavabandhu, Kairavagamdhi, Kairavakorakiya, Kairavali, Kairavalikacceti, Kairavalikam, Kairavam, Kairavamitra, Kairavapushpa, Kairavashtashra, Kairavavikam.
Ends with: Raktakairava, Sphayatkairava.
Full-text: Raktakairava, Kairavam, Kairavabandhu, Kairavin, Kairavini, Kairavakorakiya, Irattakairavam, Kerava, Sphayatkairava, Kairavinikhanda, Kayiravam, Ashtashra, Kairavi, Cakrabala, Srika, Kumud, Cakravala, Cakrabada, Cakravada, Kuc.
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Sahitya-kaumudi by Baladeva Vidyabhushana (by Gaurapada Dāsa)
Text 7.72 < [Chapter 7 - Literary Faults]
Sanskrit sources of Kerala history (by Suma Parappattoli)
7.1. Nakshatramala < [Chapter 2 - Historical details from Mahatmyas and Prashastis]
Kuntaka’s evaluation of Sanskrit literature (by Nikitha. M)
2. The concept of vakrokti in earlier poeticians < [Chapter 1 - Vakroktijīvita: A Synoptic Survey]
Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati Dāsa)
Verse 1.2.26 < [Chapter 2 - The Lord’s Appearance]
Jivanandana of Anandaraya Makhin (Study) (by G. D. Jayalakshmi)
Analysis of Nāndī < [Chapter 6 - Dramatic aspects of the Jīvanandana Nāṭaka]
Bhajana-Rahasya (by Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura Mahasaya)
Text 11 < [Chapter 1 - Prathama-yāma-sādhana (Niśānta-bhajana–śraddhā)]