Lajja, aka: Lajjā; 10 Definition(s)
Introduction
Lajja means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Buddhism, Pali, Marathi. 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)
Lajjā (लज्जा, “modesty”):—One of the names attributed to Devī, as chanted by the Vedas in their hymns, who were at the time incarnated in their personified forms. See the Devī-bhāgavata-purāṇa chapter 5.51-68, called “the narrative of Hayagrīva”.
Source: Wisdom Library: Śrīmad Devī Bhāgavatam
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.
Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Lajjā (लज्जा, “modesty”):—One of the twenty-four emanations of Lakṣmī accompanying Nārāyaṇa. This particular manifestation couples with his counterpart form called Dāmodara and together they form the twelfth celestial couple. Lakṣmī represents a form of the Goddess (Devī) as the wife of Viṣṇu, while Nārāyaṇa represents the personification of his creative energy, according to the Pāñcarātra literature.
Source: Wisdom Library: Pāñcarātra
Pancaratra (पाञ्चरात्र, pāñcarātra) represents a tradition of Hinduism where Narayana is revered and worshipped. Closeley related to Vaishnavism, the Pancaratra literature includes various Agamas and tantras incorporating many Vaishnava philosophies.
Purana
Lajja (लज्ज).—One of the thirteen daughters of Dakṣaprajāpati. The other daughters were, Śraddhā, Lakṣmī, etc. (Chapter 7, Aṃśa 1, Viṣṇu Purāṇa).
Source: archive.org: Puranic Encyclopaedia1a) Lajjā (लज्जा).—A Śakti.*
- * Brahmāṇḍa-purāṇa IV. 44. 74.
1b) R. from Ṛṣyavān.*
- * Matsya-purāṇa 114. 26.
1c) A daughter of Dakṣa;1 married Dharma;2 mother of Vinaya.3
- 1) Vāyu-purāṇa 10. 25; Viṣṇu-purāṇa I. 7. 23.
- 2) Brahmāṇḍa-purāṇa II. 9. 50, 61.
- 3) Vāyu-purāṇa 10. 36; 55. 43; Viṣṇu-purāṇa I. 7. 30.
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.
Itihasa (narrative history)
Lajjā (लज्जा) is a name mentioned in the Mahābhārata (cf. I.60.14) and represents one of the many proper names used for people and places. Note: The Mahābhārata (mentioning Lajjā) is a Sanskrit epic poem consisting of 100,000 ślokas (metrical verses) and is over 2000 years old.
Source: JatLand: List of Mahabharata people and placesItihasa (इतिहास, itihāsa) refers to ‘epic history’ and represents a branch of Sanskrit literature which popularly includes 1) the eighteen major Puranas, 2) the Mahabharata and 3) the Ramayana. It is a branch of Vedic Hinduism categorised as smriti literature (‘that which is remembered’) as opposed to shruti literature (‘that which is transmitted verbally’).
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
lajjā : (f.) shame; bashfulness.
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English DictionaryLajjā, (f.) (fr. lajj) shame, bashfulness, modesty M. I, 414; DA. I, 70; DhA. II, 90; Instr. lajjāya out of shame PvA. 47, 112, 283. Cp. nillajja. (Page 580)
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English Dictionary
Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
Marathi-English dictionary
lajjā (लज्जा).—f (S) Shame, modesty, sense of decency or decorum: also shamefacedness or bashfulness. Ex. ēkalajjāṃ parityajya sarvatra vijayī bhavēt Cast away but Shame, then overcome or accomplish anything. lajjākajjā or lajjēkajjēnēṃ By the force or at the impulse of shame.
Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionarylajjā (लज्जा).—f Shame, modesty; bashfulness lajjēkajjēnēṃ At the impulse of shame.
Source: DDSA: The Aryabhusan school dictionary, Marathi-EnglishMarathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.
Sanskrit-English dictionary
Lajjā (लज्जा).—[lajj bhāve a]
1) Shame; कामातुराणां न भयं न लज्जा (kāmāturāṇāṃ na bhayaṃ na lajjā) Subhāṣ.; विहाय लज्जाम् (vihāya lajjām) R.2.4; Ku.1.48.
2) Bashfulness, modesty; शृङ्गारलज्जां निरूपयति (śṛṅgāralajjāṃ nirūpayati) Ś.1; Ku.3.7; R.7.35. लज्जे त्वं मज्ज सिन्धौ (lajje tvaṃ majja sindhau) Subhāṣ.
3) Name of the sensitive plant.
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionarySanskrit, 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.
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| Nirlajja | Nirlajja (निर्लज्ज).—a. shameless, impudent. Nirlajja is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the ... | |
| Lajjashila | Lajjāśīla (लज्जाशील).—a. bashful, modest. Lajjāśīla is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the te... | |
| Lajjanvita | Lajjānvita (लज्जान्वित).—a. modest, bashful. Lajjānvita is a Sanskrit compound consisting of th... | |
| Shringaralajja | Śṛṅgāralajjā (शृङ्गारलज्जा).—shame or modesty caused by love. Śṛṅgāralajjā is a Sanskrit compou... | |
| Lajjahina | Lajjāhīna (लज्जाहीन).—a. shameless, impudent, immodest.Lajjāhīna is a Sanskrit compound consist... | |
| Tyaktalajja | Tyaktalajja (त्यक्तलज्ज).—a. shameless; ये त्विह वै वृषलीपतयो नष्टशौचाचारनियमास्त्यक्त- लज्जाः ... | |
| Lajjashunya | Lajjāśūnya (लज्जाशून्य).—a. shameless, impudent, immodest.Lajjāśūnya is a Sanskrit compound con... | |
| Lajjakriti | Lajjākṛti (लज्जाकृति).—feigning modesty. Derivable forms: lajjākṛtiḥ (लज्जाकृतिः).Lajjākṛti is ... | |
| Lajjakara | Lajjākara (लज्जाकर).—a. -rā or -rī f.) causing shame, shameful, digraceful, ignominious; सर्वमल... | |
| Muktalajja | Muktalajja (मुक्तलज्ज).—a. shameless. Muktalajja is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms... | |
| Lajjavaha | Lajjāvaha (लज्जावह).—a. -rā or -rī f.) causing shame, shameful, digraceful, ignominious; सर्वमल... | |
| Sparshalajja | Sparśalajjā (स्पर्शलज्जा).—the sensitive plant (Mar. lājāḷū). Sparśalajjā is a Sanskrit compoun... | |
| Dharma | Dharma.—(SII 1), the sacred law; religious merit; a meri- torious gift, a pious work, a charity... | |
| Guna | Guṇa (गुण).—(1) m. (Sanskrit and Pali id., not recorded in this use), advantage: Mv i.155.7 (v... | |
| Rupa | Rūpa.—(HRS), according to the Arthaśāstra, (1) a subsidiary charge in excess of the prescribed ... |
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List of Mahabharata people and places (by Laxman Burdak)
Brihad Bhagavatamrita (by Śrīla Sanātana Gosvāmī)
Verse 1.1.63 < [Chapter 1 - Bhauma: On the Earth]
Verse 1.7.89 < [Chapter 7 - Purna: The Complete Perfection]
Verse 2.4.108 < [Chapter 4 - Vaikuṇṭha: The Spiritual Kingdom]
The Garuda Purana (by Manmatha Nath Dutt)
Chapter V - Creation of the Prajapatis < [Agastya Samhita]
Sri Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu (by Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī)
Verse 2.4.223 < [Part 4 - Transient Ecstatic Disturbances (vyābhicāri-bhāva)]
Verse 1.2.154 < [Part 2 - Devotional Service in Practice (sādhana-bhakti)]
Verse 2.4.243 < [Part 4 - Transient Ecstatic Disturbances (vyābhicāri-bhāva)]
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
Story of exhortations to Rāhula < [Section I.4 - Abstention from falsehood]
Part 1 - The place of the Bodhisattvas in the assembly < [Chapter VIII - The Bodhisattvas]
Part 1 - Why is the Buddha called Bhagavat < [Chapter IV - Explanation of the Word Bhagavat]
The Brahmanda Purana (by G.V. Tagare)
Chapter 9 - The progeny of Rudra: birth of Bhṛgu and others < [Section 2 - Anuṣaṅga-pāda]
Chapter 26 - The Origin of the Liṅga-Image of Śiva < [Section 2 - Anuṣaṅga-pāda]