Maiden: 2 definitions
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Maiden means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, the history of ancient India. 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.
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In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric Traditions (shaktism)Maidens were worship as part of the Navarātra Tantric ritual (an autumnal festival of the warrior goddess Caṇḍikā).—On Mahānavamī: worship of Bhadrakālī with mantras from the Kālīkula in Orissa (Sanderson 2007, 255–295); worship of the Goddess in a trident; repetition of rites on Mahāṣṭamī; kumārīpūjā (worship of a maiden); rathayātrā (chariot procession) of the Goddess.—Various 8th century sources refer to rituals such as the worship of maidens, for example: Devīpurāṇa, Kālikāpurāṇa, Kṛtyakalpataru, Durgābhaktitaraṅgiṇī, Durgāpūjātattva, Durgāpūjāviveka, Bhadrakālīmantravidhiprakaraṇa in Sanderson (2007); account of the Durgā Pūjā in Kelomal, West Bengal (Nicholas 2013).
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.
India history and geography
Source: Singhi Jain Series: Ratnaprabha-suri’s Kuvalayamala-katha (history)Maidens were commonly depicted on the Saṃsāracakra paintings (representing scenes of human life), in ancient India, as mentioned in the Kathās (narrative poems) such as Uddyotanasūri in his 8th-century Kuvalayamālā (a Prakrit Campū, similar to Kāvya poetry).—Page 185.21 f.: Here follows a description of a printed scroll illustrating the Jaina conception of saṃsāracakra. [...] The saṃsāra-cakra illustrated the three worlds of hell, human world and the world of gods. [For example:] A young boy amusing himself with the fight of cocks, male parrots, rams; a young man enjoying the company of young girls and maidens.
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.
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Ends with: Young maiden.
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Search found 157 books and stories containing Maiden; (plurals include: Maidens). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Life, the Lily Maiden < [December 1939]
Life, The Lily Maiden < [July – September 1991]
Mischievous Southward Wind < [September 1943]
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 3.34 < [Section IV - The Eight Forms of Marriage]
Verse 9.135 < [Section XVII - Property of one who has no Male Issue: the ‘Appointed Daughter’]
Verse 8.225 < [Section XXXVIII - Rescission of Sale]
The Markandeya Purana (by Frederick Eden Pargiter)
Mahabharata (English) (by Kisari Mohan Ganguli)
Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Part 11: A spring festival < [Chapter II]
Part 3: Bhīru and Śāmba < [Chapter VII - Marriages of Śāmba and Pradyumna]
Part 16: Sanatkumāra’s marriages < [Chapter VII - Sanatkumāracakricaritra]
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
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