Pujaniya, Pūjanīya: 14 definitions
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Pujaniya means something in Buddhism, Pali, Hinduism, Sanskrit, Marathi, Hindi. 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Pujniy.
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In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramPūjanīya (पूजनीय) refers to “(that which) should be worshipped” (by Siddhas), according to the Kularatnoddyota verse 2.29-33.—Accordingly, “[...] Such (also) is this Krama lineage that has come down through the sequence of the series (of teachers). O mistress of Kula, it is worshipped by the troupes of Siddhas and by the Yoginīs. This is the reality of my life, O dear one, it is my wealth. I am myself its creator and I am (its) worshipper. This, O goddess, mistress of Kula, is the ultimate Paścima Śrīkrama. Hard to acquire, it is worshipped with this along with the associated sequences (of mantras). It should be worshipped (pūjanīya), O fair one, by Siddhas with unlimited energy”.
Shakta (शाक्त, śākta) or Shaktism (śāktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. Shakta literature includes a range of scriptures, including various Agamas and Tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationPūjanīya (पूजनीय) refers to “having become venerable/adorable (to every one)”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.32 (“The seven celestial sages arrive”).—Accordingly, as the Seven Sages said to Śiva: “We have become blessed and contented in every respect. We have become venerable (pūjanīya) to every one, especially adorable. He who is worthy of being respected by Brahmā and Viṣṇu, he who secures everything accomplished is sending us, his emissaries on an errand that is conducive to the happiness of all the worlds. He is the master of the worlds and their father. She is considered the mother. Let this proper alliance increase for ever like the moon”.
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
Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)
Source: MDPI Books: The Ocean of HeroesPūjanīyā (पूजनीया) refers to “(that which should be) venerated”, according to the 10th-century Ḍākārṇava-tantra: one of the last Tibetan Tantric scriptures belonging to the Buddhist Saṃvara tradition consisting of 51 chapters.—Accordingly, [while describing the Merit Circle (guṇacakra)]: “On this [Merit Circle], he should recognize the kṣetra (“field,” a class of holy sites). [The circle] comprises all classes of birth in the Desire Realm. They said [that the circle represents] the second continent. [It is] itself of the nature of [united] wisdom and means. [The circle is] also the Luminous Level. [It is] itself to be venerated (pūjanīyā) as a teacher. [...]”.
Tibetan Buddhism includes schools such as Nyingma, Kadampa, Kagyu and Gelug. Their primary canon of literature is divided in two broad categories: The Kangyur, which consists of Buddha’s words, and the Tengyur, which includes commentaries from various sources. Esotericism and tantra techniques (vajrayāna) are collected indepently.
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionarypūjanīya : (adj.) entitled to homage; venerable.
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.
Marathi-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionarypūjanīya (पूजनीय).—a (S) pūjārha a (S) Fit for or deserving of worship, adoration, homage, reverence, or obeisance.
Source: DDSA: The Aryabhusan school dictionary, Marathi-Englishpūjanīya (पूजनीय).—a pūjārha Deserving of worship, adorable.
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
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryPūjanīya (पूजनीय).—mfn.
(-yaḥ-yā-yaṃ) To be worshiped or revered. E. pūj, and anīyar aff.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryPūjanīya (पूजनीय).—[adjective] to be honoured, honourable.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Pūjanīya (पूजनीय):—[from pūjaka > pūj] mfn. to be revered or worshipped, venerable, honourable, ([Comparative degree] -tara; [superlative degree] -tama), [Mahābhārata; Rāmāyaṇa] etc.
2) Pūjanīyā (पूजनीया):—[from pūjanīya > pūjaka > pūj] f. Name of a female bird (a friend of king Brahma-datta), [Harivaṃśa]
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryPūjanīya (पूजनीय):—[(yaḥ-yā-yaṃ) a.] That should be worshipped, or revered.
[Sanskrit to German]
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.
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryPūjanīya (पूजनीय) [Also spelled pujniy]:—(a) worthy of worship, venerable, adorable.
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Nepali dictionary
Source: unoes: Nepali-English DictionaryPūjanīya (पूजनीय):—n. 1. to be worshiped or honored; 2. venerable; reverent;
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)
Full-text: Sampujaniya, Apujaniya, Mamhaniya, Pujayitavya, Pujya, Poojaneey, Mahayya, Pujniy, Pujaneyya, Yakshi, Pujana, Shravakasamgha, Aparajita, Yakkha.
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Garga Samhita (English) (by Danavir Goswami)
Verse 6.10.12 < [Chapter 10 - In the Description of the Gomatī River, the Glories of Cakra-tīrtha]
Verse 3.1.28 < [Chapter 1 - The Worship of Śrī Girirāja]
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
III.2. Community worthy of offerings (dakṣiṇīya), etc. < [III. Recollection of the community (saṃgānusmṛti)]
III. Recollection of the community (saṃgānusmṛti) < [Part 2 - The Eight Recollections according to the Abhidharma]
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
Sanskrit Words In Southeast Asian Languages (by Satya Vrat Shastri)
Page 262 < [Sanskrit words in the Southeast Asian Languages]
Page 607 < [Sanskrit words in the Southeast Asian Languages]
A Descriptive Catalogue of the Sanskrit Manuscripts, Madras (by M. Seshagiri Sastri)
Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati Dāsa)
Verse 3.4.484 < [Chapter 4 - Descriptions of Śrī Acyutānanda’s Pastimes and the Worship of Śrī Mādhavendra]