Paribhavana, Paribhāvanā, Paribhāvana: 14 definitions
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Paribhavana means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Buddhism, Pali, Jainism, Prakrit. 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)
Paribhāvana (परिभावन, “surprise”) refers to the ‘expressions of surprise’, giving rise to curiosity. Paribhāvana represents one of the twelve mukhasandhi, according to the Nāṭyaśāstra chapter 21. Mukhasandhi refers to the “segments (sandhi) of the opening part (mukha)” and represents one of the five segments of the plot (itivṛtta or vastu) of a dramatic composition (nāṭaka).
Paribhāvana (परिभावन).—One of the twelve elements of the ‘introduction segment’ (mukhasandhi);—(Description:) Surprise (paribhāvana) is an excitement giving rise to curiosity.
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).
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
paribhavana : (nt.) contempt; abuse.
Paribhavana, (nt.)=paribhava DA. I, 255. (Page 430)
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Paribhāvanā, (f.) (fr. paribhāveti) permeation, penetration DhsA. 163 (=vāsanā). (Page 430)
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.
Sanskrit dictionary
Paribhāvana (परिभावन).—
1) Union, cohesion; पांसुभस्मकरीषाणां यथा वै राशयश्चिताः । सहसा वारिणा सिक्ता न यान्ति परिभावनम् (pāṃsubhasmakarīṣāṇāṃ yathā vai rāśayaścitāḥ | sahasā vāriṇā siktā na yānti paribhāvanam) || Mahābhārata (Bombay) 12. 195.17,18.
2) Contemplation, meditation.
Derivable forms: paribhāvanam (परिभावनम्).
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Paribhāvanā (परिभावना).—
1) Contempt.
2) Thought, contemplation.
3) (In dram.) Words exciting curiosity.
Paribhavana (परिभवन).—i. e. pari -bhū + ana, n. Disrespect, [Mālavikāgnimitra, (ed. Tullberg.)] 14, 2.
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Paribhāvana (परिभावन).—i. e. pari -bhū + ana, I. n. Union, Mahābhārata 12, 7145 (a is lengthened on account of the metre). Ii. f. nā, Thought, [Uttara Rāmacarita, 2. ed. Calc., 1862.] 95, 4.
Paribhavana (परिभवन).—[neuter] humiliation, contempt.
1) Paribhavana (परिभवन):—[=pari-bhavana] [from pari-bhū] n. humiliation, degradation, [Mālavikāgnimitra]
2) Paribhāvana (परिभावन):—[=pari-bhāvana] [from pari-bhū] n. cohesion, union, [Mahābhārata]
3) Paribhāvanā (परिभावना):—[=pari-bhāvanā] [from pari-bhāvana > pari-bhū] f. thought, contemplation, [Uttararāma-carita]
4) [v.s. ...] (in [dramatic language]) words exciting curiosity, [Sāhitya-darpaṇa]
Paribhavana (परिभवन):—(wie eben) n. dass.: na māṃ samānavidyatayā paribhavanamavagamayitumarhasi [Mālavikāgnimitra 14, 2.]
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Paribhāvana (परिभावन):—(wie eben) n. das Zusammenhalten: pāṃśubhasmakarīṣāṇāṃ yathā vai rāśayaścitāḥ . sahasā vāriṇā siktā na yānti paribhāvanam .. [Mahābhārata 12, 7145. fg.] Wie die Bedeutung zeigt, geht das Wort nicht auf das caus. zurück: das Versmaass erforderte eine Länge.
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Paribhāvana (परिभावन):—, [Nīlakaṇṭha] : paribhāvanaṃ mūrtyādyākāreṇa kalpanaṃ na yānti na prāpnuvanti .
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Paribhāvanā (परिभावना):—f.
1) das Nachdenken [UTTARARĀMAC. 74, 3 (95, 4).] —
2) in der Dramatik Neugier erregende Worte [Sāhityadarpana 347. 338.]
Paribhavana (परिभवन):—n. Demüthigung , Erniedrigung.
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Paribhāvana (परिभावन):——
1) n. das Zusammenhalten , Bilden einer festen Masse. —
2) f. ā — a) das Nachdenken. — b) in der Dramatik Neugier erregende. Worte.
Paribhavana (परिभवन) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit words: Paribhavaṇa, Paribhavaṇā, Parihavaṇa.
Paribhāvanā (in Sanskrit) can be associated with the following Chinese terms:
1) 修習 [xiū xí]: “cultivation”.
2) 熏修 [xūn xiū]: “instill by repeated practice”.
3) 薰習 [xūn xí]: “perfuming”.
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.
Prakrit-English dictionary
1) Paribhavaṇa (परिभवण) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Paribhavana.
2) Paribhavaṇā (परिभवणा) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Paribhavana.
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.
Nepali dictionary
Paribhāvanā (परिभावना):—n. 1. thought; idea; 2. anxiety; agony;
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches (+0): Pari, Bhavana.
Full-text (+0): Kukkutagandhaparibhavana, Ciraparibhavana, Cirakalaparibhavana, Mukhasandhi, Parihavana, Paribhaavna, Xun xiu, Xun xi, Paribhu, Xiu xi.
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