Mahana, Māhana, Mahāna: 15 definitions
Introduction:
Mahana means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Buddhism, Pali, the history of ancient India, 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
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: JatLand: List of Mahabharata people and placesMahāna (महान) is a name mentioned in the Mahābhārata (cf. I.89.11) and represents one of the many proper names used for people and places. Note: The Mahābhārata (mentioning Mahāna) is a Sanskrit epic poem consisting of 100,000 ślokas (metrical verses) and is over 2000 years old.
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.
Ayurveda (science of life)
Source: gurumukhi.ru: Ayurveda glossary of termsMahāna (महान):—[mahāna/mahat] The second evoluted factor in the process of evolution which stands for Buddhi, intellect and also for big
Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
India history and geography
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Indian Epigraphical GlossaryMahāna.—(Chamba), a writer; possibly from Sanskrit Mahantaka. Note: mahāna is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary” as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryMāhana (माहन).—[mā+han] A Brāhmaṇa.
Derivable forms: māhanaḥ (माहनः).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryMāhana (माहन).—m.
(-naḥ) A Brahmana. E. mā prohibitive prefix, han to kill, aff. ac, radical letters unchanged.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryMahana (महन).—[neuter] praise.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryMāhana (माहन):—m. a brahman, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryMāhana (माहन):—(naḥ) 1. m. A brāhman.
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)Mahana (महन) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit words: Mahaṇa, Māhaṇa.
[Sanskrit to German]
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 dictionary1) Mahāna (महान) [Also spelled mahan]:—(a) great; big; eminent; ~[tā] greatness; eminence, nobility.
2) Māhānā (माहाना):—(a) monthly.
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Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary1) Mahaṇa (महण) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Mathana.
2) Mahaṇa (महण) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Mahana.
3) Māhaṇa (माहण) also relates to the Sanskrit words: Māhana, Brāhmaṇa.
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.
Pali-English dictionary
[Pali to Burmese]
Source: Sutta: Tipiṭaka Pāḷi-Myanmar Dictionary (တိပိဋက-ပါဠိမြန်မာ အဘိဓာန်)mahana—
(Burmese text): ပူဇော်ခြင်း။
(Auto-Translation): Worship.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+14): Mahanada, Mahanadi, Mahanadisagarasamgama, Mahanadu, Mahanaga, Mahanaga Vihara, Mahanagahana, Mahanagahula, Mahanagakula, Mahanagapabbata, Mahanagatissa Vihara, Mahanagavana, Mahanaghni, Mahanagnabala, Mahanagni, Mahanakha, Mahanakhara, Mahanama, Mahanama Sutta, Mahanamamatthaka.
Full-text: Mahanas-adhyaksha, Makanan, Khadyatapakika, Mathana, Mahan, Mahanasika, Manamhatari, Brahmana, Mahat, Bhanasa-vĕrgadĕ, Supakarapati, Mahanada, Phalgunadi, Svaka, Upavicara.
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Bhagavati-sutra (Viyaha-pannatti) (by K. C. Lalwani)
Part 1 - On short and long spans of life < [Chapter 6]
Part 4 - Merit in bestowing food < [Chapter 1]
Part 1 - Merit in offering pure and right food < [Chapter 6]
Paumacariya (critical study) (by K. R. Chandra)
16. Origin of the Brahmanas < [Chapter 4 - Intervening Stories]
7. Sources of Intervening Stories < [Chapter 6 - Sources, contribution and influence of Paumacariyam]
2. Castes: Origin, Duties, Occupation and Position < [Chapter 7 - Social Conditions]
Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Part 6: Origin of Brāhmans < [Chapter VI]
Appendix 1.6: New and rare words < [Appendices]
A Descriptive Catalogue of the Sanskrit Manuscripts, Madras (by M. Seshagiri Sastri)
Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (by Rajendralala Mitra)
Vasudevahindi (cultural history) (by A. P. Jamkhedkar)
20. References to Sacraments (in ancient India) < [Chapter 3 - Social Conditions]
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20. Lay followers in Jainism < [Chapter 5 - Religion and Philosophy]