Paryavarana, Pari-avarana, Paryāvaraṇa: 2 definitions
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Paryavarana means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. 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
Kavya (poetry)
Paryāvaraṇa (पर्यावरण) is the Sanskrit equivalent of the modern concept of “environment”.—The word ‘paryāvaraṇa’ is derived as pari+ā+vṛ+lyuṭ, i.e., that which covers a man from all sides (pari). Whatever is present around the living beings and above the land, on the surface of the Earth, under the Earth is environment in its broader sense.
Kavya (काव्य, kavya) refers to Sanskrit poetry, a popular ancient Indian tradition of literature. There have been many Sanskrit poets over the ages, hailing from ancient India and beyond. This topic includes mahakavya, or ‘epic poetry’ and natya, or ‘dramatic poetry’.
Languages of India and abroad
Nepali dictionary
1) Paryāvaraṇa (पर्यावरण):—n. 1. environment; surrounding; setting; ecology; 2. atmosphere;
2) Paryāvaraṇa (पर्यावरण):—n. 1. environment; surrounding; setting; ecology; 2. atmosphere;
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, Avarana.
Full-text (+0): Paryaavaran.
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Harshacharita (socio-cultural Study) (by Mrs. Nandita Sarmah)
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