Kurvana, Kurvāṇa: 6 definitions
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Kurvana 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.
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Kurvāṇa (कुर्वाण) refers to “doing something”, according to the Kubjikāmata-tantra, the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—Accordingly, “Whatever (the teacher) does (kurvāṇa), be it auspicious or inauspicious; the disciple should not deride him. (He is) destroyed by deriding (the teacher). When (he) derides (the teacher) he suffers violence. Nor should the disciple talk with the teacher as if he were his equal placing his hand on his mouth saying (with a demanding tone of voice): ‘Give (me your) command’.”.
Shakta (शाक्त, śākta) or Shaktism (śāktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. Shakta literature includes a range of scriptures, including various Agamas and Tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Kurvāṇa (कुर्वाण) or Kurvvāṇa.—mfn.
(-ṇaḥ-ṇā-ṇaṃ) Doing, making. E. kṛ to make, śānac aff.
1) Kurvāṇa (कुर्वाण):—[from kurvat] mfn. ([present participle] [Ātmanepada]) doing, making
2) [v.s. ...] acting as a servant, agent, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
Kurvāṇa (कुर्वाण):—[(ṇaḥ-ṇā-ṇaṃ) p.] Doing.
Kurvāṇa (कुर्वाण):—Partic. = kurvant
1) und *2).
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.
Kannada-English dictionary
Kurvāṇa (ಕುರ್ವಾಣ):—[adjective] making; doing.
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: Kurvanate.
Full-text: Vikurvana, Upakurvana, Prakurvana, Citkurvana, Prayojaka, Aholabhakara, Kurvvana, Sanabhya, Kurvant, Krana, Mitrata, Sphatika, Urana, Adhyapana, Apoh, Samanvahara, Sveccha, Kuj, Bhairavá, Kri.
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Sahitya-kaumudi by Baladeva Vidyabhushana (by Gaurapada Dāsa)
Text 4.50 < [Chapter 4 - First-rate Poetry]
Nighantu (critical study) (by Gopalakrishna N. Bhat)
Fourth Adhyaya (chapter) of the Nighantu (study)
Part 3 - Antaraiksanamani (Antariksha Nama) < [Chapter 3 - First Adhyaya (chapter) of the Nighantu (study)]
Part 11 - Vannamani (Vac Nama) < [Chapter 3 - First Adhyaya (chapter) of the Nighantu (study)]
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu (by Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī)
Verse 2.4.33 < [Part 4 - Transient Ecstatic Disturbances (vyābhicāri-bhāva)]
Verse 4.9.16 < [Part 9 - Incomplete Expression of Mellows (rasābhāsa)]
A Descriptive Catalogue of the Sanskrit Manuscripts, Madras (by M. Seshagiri Sastri)
Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary) (by Śrī Śrīmad Bhaktivedānta Nārāyana Gosvāmī Mahārāja)
Verse 1.4.57 < [Chapter 4 - Bhakta (the devotee)]