Patisevana, Paṭisevana, Pati-sevana: 4 definitions
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Patisevana means something in Buddhism, Pali, 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
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationPatisevana (पतिसेवन) refers to “rendering service to one’s husband”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.54 (“Description of the duties of the chaste wife”).—Accordingly, as a Brahmin lady said to Pārvatī: “[...] O Śiva, O daughter of the mountain, knowing this well, you shall render service to your husband (patisevana) every day with pleasure as it bestows all desires. You are the Goddess and the mother of the universe. Śiva Himself is your husband. By remembering you women become chaste. O Pārvatī, O gentle lady, what avails mentioning all this to you. Still I mention this just to follow the worldly convention. [...]”.
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.
In Buddhism
Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: Maha Prajnaparamita SastraPaṭisevana or “right usage” refers to one of the seven kinds of impurities, according to the Sarvāsravasūtra (Yi-ts’ie leou-tchang king) or Sabbāsavasutta of Majjhima.—Accordingly, There are impurities to be destroyed by visions, by control, by right usage (paṭisevana), endurance, avoidance, elimination and meditation.
Mahayana (महायान, mahāyāna) is a major branch of Buddhism focusing on the path of a Bodhisattva (spiritual aspirants/ enlightened beings). Extant literature is vast and primarely composed in the Sanskrit language. There are many sūtras of which some of the earliest are the various Prajñāpāramitā sūtras.
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionarypaṭisevana : (nt.) practising; using; following.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryPaṭisevana, (nt.) (fr. paṭisevati) going after, indulging in, practice M. I, 10. (Page 401)
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.
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Search found 3 books and stories containing Patisevana, Paṭisevana, Pati-sevana, Paṭi-sevana; (plurals include: Patisevanas, Paṭisevanas, sevanas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Six and Five kinds of Wrong Livelihood (micchājiva) < [Chapter 6 - On Pāramitā]
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
VI. Literal commentary on the Vaiśāradyasūtra < [Part 1 - The four fearlessnesses of the Buddha according to the Abhidharma]
Visuddhimagga (the pah of purification) (by Ñāṇamoli Bhikkhu)
II. Virtue < [Chapter I - Description of Virtue]