Kusumavati, Kusumavatī, Kusuma-vati: 7 definitions
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Kusumavati means something in Buddhism, Pali, 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
Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)
Kusumavatī (कुसुमवती) is the name of a meter belonging to the Uṣṇik class of Dhruvā (songs) described in the Nāṭyaśāstra chapter 32:—“the metre which has in its feet of seven syllables the last two long and the rest short, is kusumavatī”.
Natyashastra (नाट्यशास्त्र, nāṭyaśāstra) refers to both the ancient Indian tradition (shastra) of performing arts, (natya—theatrics, drama, dance, music), as well as the name of a Sanskrit work dealing with these subjects. It also teaches the rules for composing Dramatic plays (nataka), construction and performance of Theater, and Poetic works (kavya).
In Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)
1) Kusumāvatī (कुसुमावती) is the name of a Yakṣiṇī mentioned as attending the teachings in the 6th century Mañjuśrīmūlakalpa: one of the largest Kriyā Tantras devoted to Mañjuśrī (the Bodhisattva of wisdom) representing an encyclopedia of knowledge primarily concerned with ritualistic elements in Buddhism. The teachings in this text originate from Mañjuśrī and were taught to and by Buddha Śākyamuni in the presence of a large audience (including Kusumāvatī).
Tibetan Buddhism includes schools such as Nyingma, Kadampa, Kagyu and Gelug. Their primary canon of literature is divided in two broad categories: The Kangyur, which consists of Buddha’s words, and the Tengyur, which includes commentaries from various sources. Esotericism and tantra techniques (vajrayāna) are collected indepently.
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Kusumavatī (कुसुमवती) is the daughter of the king of Kusumapura who married Siṃhalasuta, according to the Priyamelakacopaī by Samayasundara (dealing with the lives of Jain teachers), which is included in the collection of manuscripts at the ‘Vincenzo Joppi’ library, collected by Luigi Pio Tessitori during his visit to Rajasthan between 1914 and 1919.—Accordingly, “[...] The king of Kusumapura made an announcement that he would give his daughter to the man who would be able to break their vow. Siṃhalasuta, as a hunchback dwarf, took up the challenge. He started to narrate how the boat of Siṃhalasuta had been wrecked but purposely stopped in the middle of the story. Dhanavatī asked what happened next—and thus had broken her vow. the same process was repeated with Ratnavatī and Rūpavatī. The king had to keep his promise and marry his daughter, Kusumavatī, to this ugly man. Everybody was extremely sad. During the wedding ceremony a snake came and bit the princess. A god appeared and restored Siṃhalasuta to his original form. the wedding could then take place. Siṃhalasuta lived happily with his four wives. [...]”.
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 dictionary
Kusumavatī (कुसुमवती).—
1) A woman in her courses.
2) Name of the town Pāṭaliputra.
Kusumāvatī (कुसुमावती).—name of a lokadhātu, presided over by Saṃkusumitarāja (°rājendra): (Ārya-)Mañjuśrīmūlakalpa 2.5; 5.11; 79.27.
1) Kusumavatī (कुसुमवती):—[=kusuma-vatī] [from kusuma-vat > kusuma] f. a female during menstruation, [Horace H. Wilson]
2) [v.s. ...] = kusuma-pura, [Horace H. Wilson]
Kusumavatī (in Sanskrit) can be associated with the following Chinese terms:
1) 倶蘇摩跋低 [jù sū mó bá dī]: “Kusumavatī” [name of a Realm].
2) 多華 [duō huá]: “Kusumavatī” [name of a Realm].
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches (+0): Kusuma, Vati.
Full-text (+0): Ju su mo ba di, Da hoa, Cau to ma bat de, Duo hua.
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Paumacariya (critical study) (by K. R. Chandra)
22. The previous births of Sanjayanta and Vidyutdamstra < [Chapter 4 - Intervening Stories]
4. Route of Rama’s Journey in Exile (and back to Ayodhya) < [Chapter 10 - Geographical Places, Peoples and Tribes]
Varadambika-parinaya Campu (Study) (by Bhagavant. L. Nadoni)
Depiction of various other characters < [Chapter 5 - Characterisation in Varadambika-parinaya Campu]
Isanasivagurudeva Paddhati (study) (by J. P. Prajith)
46. Description of Vasantapuja (and Damanakotsava) < [Chapter 4 - Worship of Gods and Goddesses]
Reviews < [April 1969]
Natyashastra (English) (by Bharata-muni)
A Dictionary Of Chinese Buddhist Terms (by William Edward Soothill)