Namasankirtana, Nāmasaṅkīrtana, Nama-samkirtana, Nama-sankirtana, Namasamkirtana, Namasamkirtane: 7 definitions
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Namasankirtana means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, 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
Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma)
Nāmasaṅkīrtana (नामसङ्कीर्तन) refers to “congregational chanting of the holy names”. (cf. Glossary page from Śrīmad-Bhagavad-Gītā).
Nāmasaṅkīrtana (नामसङ्कीर्तन) refers to:—The practice of chanting the holy name of Śrī Kṛṣṇa, especially congregational chanting. (cf. Glossary page from Bhajana-Rahasya).
Nāmasaṅkīrtana (नामसङ्कीर्तन) refers to:—Congregational chanting of the holy names of the Supreme Lord; chanting that is complete, i.e., imbued with divine love. (cf. Glossary page from Śrī Bṛhad-bhāgavatāmṛta).
Vaishnava (वैष्णव, vaiṣṇava) or vaishnavism (vaiṣṇavism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshipping Vishnu as the supreme Lord. Similar to the Shaktism and Shaivism traditions, Vaishnavism also developed as an individual movement, famous for its exposition of the dashavatara (‘ten avatars of Vishnu’).
Vastushastra (architecture)
Nāmasaṃkīrtana (नामसंकीर्तन) (Cf. Nāmakīrtana) refers to “announcing a (creature’s) name”, according to the Devyāmata (in the section śalyoddhāra-paṭala or “excavation of extraneous substances”).—Accordingly, “[...] If a creature [intrudes into the site] stepping over [a cord], then [the officiant] should know that there is the body [of that creature, i.e. bones of that creature beneath the site]. He should prognosticate an extraneous substance beneath the site by the bad condition of the householder’s body. If an omen is seen, or if [a creature] cries out, or if [someone] announces a [creature’s] name (nāmasaṃkīrtana), then [the officiant] should prognosticate an extraneous thing [related to] that [creature]”.
Vastushastra (वास्तुशास्त्र, vāstuśāstra) refers to the ancient Indian science (shastra) of architecture (vastu), dealing with topics such architecture, sculpture, town-building, fort building and various other constructions. Vastu also deals with the philosophy of the architectural relation with the cosmic universe.
Languages of India and abroad
Marathi-English dictionary
nāmasaṅkīrtana (नामसंकीर्तन).—n Celebrating the name of (a god, king &c.)
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
1) Nāmasaṃkīrtana (नामसंकीर्तन):—[=nāma-saṃkīrtana] n. the glorification or incessant repetition of the name of a god, [Religious Thought and Life in India 105]
2) [v.s. ...] Name of [chapter] of [Śiva-purāṇa]
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
Nāmasaṃkīrtana (ನಾಮಸಂಕೀರ್ತನ):—[noun] = ನಾಮಕೀರ್ತನೆ [namakirtane].
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Nāmasaṃkīrtane (ನಾಮಸಂಕೀರ್ತನೆ):—[noun] = ನಾಮಕೀರ್ತನೆ [namakirtane].
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)
Partial matches (+0): Samkirtana, Name, Name, Name, Name, Name, Nama.
Full-text (+0): Samkirtana, Smarana, Arcana.
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Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary) (by Śrī Śrīmad Bhaktivedānta Nārāyana Gosvāmī Mahārāja)
Verse 2.3.163 < [Chapter 3 - Bhajana (loving service)]
Verse 2.3.164 < [Chapter 3 - Bhajana (loving service)]
Verse 2.3.166 < [Chapter 3 - Bhajana (loving service)]
Bhajana-Rahasya (by Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura Mahasaya)
Text 16 < [Chapter 5 - Pañcama-yāma-sādhana (Aparāhna-kālīya-bhajana–kṛṣṇa-āsakti)]
Text 24 < [Chapter 1 - Prathama-yāma-sādhana (Niśānta-bhajana–śraddhā)]
Text 1 < [Chapter 1 - Prathama-yāma-sādhana (Niśānta-bhajana–śraddhā)]
Dictionaries of Indian languages (Kosha)
Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu (by Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī)
Verse 1.2.92 < [Part 2 - Devotional Service in Practice (sādhana-bhakti)]
Srila Gurudeva (The Supreme Treasure) (by Swami Bhaktivedanta Madhava Maharaja)
The Holy Name is the Best Process for Perfection < [Chapter 2.2 - Śrīman Mahāprabhu’s Greatest Donation]
Further Manifestations of Illness < [Chapter 2.19 - The Concluding Transcendental Pastimes]
Śrīman Mahāprabhu’s Greatest Donation (Introduction) < [Chapter 2.2 - Śrīman Mahāprabhu’s Greatest Donation]
Musical Instruments in Sanskrit Literature (by S. Karthick Raj KMoundinya)
Music in Temple Rituals < [Chapter 2 - Origin and evolution of Music and Musical instruments]