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Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)

Source: Wisdom Library: Nāṭya-śāstra

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).

Source: archive.org: Natya Shastra

Paribhāvana (परिभावन).—One of the twelve elements of the ‘introduction segment’ (mukhasandhi);—(Description:) Surprise (paribhāvana) is an excitement giving rise to curiosity.

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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).

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Pali-English dictionary

Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionary

paribhavana : (nt.) contempt; abuse.

Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English Dictionary

Paribhavana, (nt.)=paribhava DA. I, 255. (Page 430)

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Paribhāvanā, (f.) (fr. paribhāveti) permeation, penetration DhsA. 163 (=vāsanā). (Page 430)

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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

Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English 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.

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English Dictionary

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.

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Paribhavana (परिभवन).—[neuter] humiliation, contempt.

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary

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]

Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)

Paribhavana (परिभवन) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit words: Paribhavaṇa, Paribhavaṇā, Parihavaṇa.

[Sanskrit to German]

Paribhavana in German

context information

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

Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi 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.

context information

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

Source: unoes: Nepali-English Dictionary

Paribhāvanā (परिभावना):—n. 1. thought; idea; 2. anxiety; agony;

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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.

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Partial matches: Pari, Bhavana.

Full-text: Cirakalaparibhavana, Parihavana, Paribhaavna, Mukhasandhi, Paribhu.

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