Lehana, Lehanā: 15 definitions
Introduction:
Lehana means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Marathi, Jainism, Prakrit, Hindi. 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)
Source: Wisdom Library: Nāṭya-śāstraLehana (लेहन, “licking”) refers to a specific gesture (āṅgika) made with the chin (cibuka), according to the Nāṭyaśāstra chapter 8. It is also known by the name lehita. These gestures form a part of the histrionic representation (abhinaya).

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).
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramLehanā (लेहना) refers to “kissing”, according to the Vijñānabhairava and Mālinīvijayavartikā:—[...] Once one has attained entry here into the plane of full (and perfect) emission, one (truly) practices the teaching which says that by “kissing (lehanā) and sex (manthana) and the like (one attains the supreme state)”. In this way, having laid hold of (Suṣumṇā) the (common) Channel in the Centre (between the partners identified with Śiva and Śakti), the supreme radiant energy (tejas) (of consciousness) vitalizes the entire body (of both). Then (when) (the female consort’s) sexual energy (ṛtu) has been aroused from the start, one should proceed to the state (induced by orgasm), which is ejaculation (visṛṣṭi), the (spiritual) wonder of bliss. That (wonder experienced) alone is incomplete, but (when it is) complete, it is God (himself). Thus the one energy of emission (vaisargikī śakti) itself unfolds (in this way.

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
Marathi-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionarylēhana (लेहन).—n S Licking.
Source: DDSA: The Aryabhusan school dictionary, Marathi-Englishlēhana (लेहन).—
Marathi 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 dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryLehana (लेहन).—Licking, sipping with the tongue.
Derivable forms: lehanam (लेहनम्).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryLehana (लेहन).—n.
(-naṃ) Licking, tasting with the tongue. E. lih to taste, to lick, aff. lyuṭ .
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English DictionaryLehana (लेहन).—i. e. lih + ana, n. Licking, tasting with the tongue.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryLehana (लेहन).—[neuter] licking, sipping.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryLehana (लेहन):—[from lih] n. the act of licking, tasting or lapping with the tongue, [Sarvadarśana-saṃgraha]
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryLehana (लेहन):—(naṃ) 1. n. Licking, tasting.
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)Lehana (लेहन) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit words: Lihaṇa, Lehaṇa.
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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.
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryLehanā (लेहना):—(nm) fodder, provender (for cattle).
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Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionaryLehaṇa (लेहण) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Lehana.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text: Avalehana, Pralehana, Lehita, Samlehana, Jihvasvada, Lihana, Praleha, Apalekhana, Cibuka, Leha, Vaisargiki, Ritu, Visrishti, Asvada.
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Search found 8 books and stories containing Lehana, Lehaṇa, Lēhana, Lehanā, Lēhaṇa; (plurals include: Lehanas, Lehaṇas, Lēhanas, Lehanās, Lēhaṇas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Role of lehanam in kaumarbhritya < [2022: Volume 11, April issue 4]
An ayurvedic perspective of suvarna prashana in children < [2021: Volume 10, February issue 2]
Evaluate physicochemical and HPTLC of Swarna Prashana, Madhu-Ghrita. < [2020: Volume 9, August special issue 9]
International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
Immunomodulator in ayurveda - lehana karma < [2019, Issue 3, March]
Anintroduction to swarna prashana < [2016, Issue X October]
Role of swarnaprashana samskara in current era < [2023, Issue 02, February]
AYU (Journal of Research in Ayurveda)
A critical appraisal on Swarnaprashana in children < [Volume 35 (4); 2014 (Oct-Dec)]
Immunomodulatory activity of Swarna Prashana (oral administration of gold as electuary) in infants - A randomized controlled clinical trial < [Volume 40 (4); 2019 (Oct-Dec)]
A Critical Appraisal on Ayurvedaone Swarnaprashana < [Volume 10, Issue 1: January-February 2023]
Preventive measures for a healthy progeny and child in pediatrics practices < [Volume 3, issue 3: May- June 2016]
Ayurvedic ulva (vernix caseosa) vishodhanam: A critical appraisal. < [Volume 3, issue 4: July- August 2016]
Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine
Swarnaprashana and Swarnamritaprashana-for health and wellbeing of children: A review - < [Volume 11, issue 5 (2023)]
Formulation of swarnamritaprashana - a novel ayurveda electuary < [Volume 5, issue 1 (2017)]
Use of gold in human health and diseases: research updates < [Volume 6, issue 3 (2018)]
Abhijnana Sakuntala (with Katayavema commentary) (by C. Sankara Rama Sastri)
Chapter 3 - Sanskrit text (tritiya-anka) < [Abhijnana Sakuntalam, text and commentary]