Modini, Modinī: 8 definitions
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Modini means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, biology. 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)
Modinī (मोदिनी).—A devi.*
- * Brahmāṇḍa-purāṇa IV. 37. 4.
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.
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Modinī (मोदिनी) refers to one of eight eight Goddesses of speech, as mentioned in the Kāmasiddhi-stuti (also Vāmakeśvarī-stuti) and the Vāmakeśvaratantra (also known as Nityāṣoḍaśikārṇava).—[...] The next four verses, 17–20 [of the Kāmasiddhistuti], respectively praise the set of eight eight Goddesses of speech. The names of these eight [e.g., Modinī] can be retrieved from the mantroddhāra section of the Vāmakeśvaratantra (cf. 1.77–80).
Modinī (मोदिनी) refers to one of the eight Rahasyayoginīs who reside in the Sarvarogaharacakra which represents one of the nine Āvaraṇa-Cakras of Śrīcakra (the nucleus of Tantric philosophy) which are related to the fifteen-lettered chant called Śrīvidyā, according to Śaṅkarācārya’s Saudaryalaharī.—By the worship on Śrīcakra, the Goddess (whose presence is represented is Śrīcakra) will get awakened. This is the beginning of the spiritual consciousness in man. The nine Cakras in the Śrīcakra are called āvaraṇacakras.—Vasukoṇa is known as the Sarvarogaharacakra. The Vāgdevatās or Rahasyayoginīs [e.g., Modinī] who reside here are of Padmarāga colour.
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.
Gitashastra (science of music)
Modinī (मोदिनी) refers to a classification of Prabandha based on six Aṅgas (“sections”) according to Śārṅgadeva—[Cf. Saṅgītarāja, Gītaratnakośa, Prabandhollāsa, Sūḍaprabandha prakaraṇam, p.552].—Prabandha refers to “musical compositions (that belong to the category of nibaddha-gāna)”. Its aṅgas or “limbs” are six in number. A prabandha can have two, three, four, five or six aṅgas. Based on the number of aṅgas present, prabandhas are classified into five groups (jātis). For example, Modinī which has six aṅgas and is alternatively known as Śruti.—Note: The jāti which is called modinī by Śārṅgadeva is called medinī by Kumbha.— Kumbha says that the nomenclature ‘modinī’ etc. is on the authority of Bharata.
Gitashastra (गीतशास्त्र, gītaśāstra) refers to the ancient Indian science of Music (gita or samgita), which is traditionally divided in Vocal music, Instrumental music and Dance (under the jurisdiction of music). The different elements and technical terms are explained in a wide range of (often Sanskrit) literature.
Biology (plants and animals)
Modini in India is the name of a plant defined with Apium graveolens in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Smyrnium laterale Thunb. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Taxon (1992)
· Journal of the College of Science, Imperial University of Tokyo (1911)
· La Kromosomo
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Flora Carniolica (1772)
· Flora Pyrenaea (1900)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Modini, for example chemical composition, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, health benefits, side effects, diet and recipes, have a look at these references.
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Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Modinī (मोदिनी).—f. (-nī) 1. Jasmine. 2. Musk. 3. Spiritious liquor.
1) Modinī (मोदिनी):—[from modin > moda] f. Jasminum Zambac or Auriculatum, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
2) [v.s. ...] = aja-modā, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
3) [v.s. ...] musk, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.] (cf. modana)
4) [v.s. ...] an intoxicating drink, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
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.
Kannada-English dictionary
Mōdini (ಮೋದಿನಿ):—[noun] = ಮೋದ [moda]2.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text (+0): Meghamodini, Modamodini, Vrishamodini, Pramodini, Vidvanmodini, Vrittamallika, Mardin, Medini, Sarvarogaharacakra, Rahasyayogini, Kumara, Shruti, Kumari.
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Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (by Rajendralala Mitra)
Kohala in the Sanskrit textual tradition (Study) (by Padma Sugavanam)
Kohala and Gītā (11): The concept of Prabandha < [Chapter 2 - Kohala as seen in citations]
Cidvilasastava by Amrtananda (by Brian Campbell and Ben Williams)
Soundarya Lahari of Shri Shankara (Study) (by Seetha N.)
The concept of Avarana-cakras < [Chapter 7 - Philosophical aspects in Saundaryalahari]
The Shakta concept of Nyasa (mental appropriation) < [Chapter 5 - Shakta-Tantras—Saundaryalahari as an epitome of Shaktism]
The concept of Sarasvata-prayoga < [Chapter 7 - Philosophical aspects in Saundaryalahari]
A Descriptive Catalogue of the Sanskrit Manuscripts, Madras (by M. Seshagiri Sastri)
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