Pumsa, Puṃsa: 6 definitions
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Pumsa means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, 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.
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Sanskrit dictionary
Puṃsa (पुंस):—[from puṃs] in [compound] for 2. puṃs.
[Sanskrit to German]
Puṃsa (पुंस) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Puṃsa.
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
Puṃsa (पुंस) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit words: Puṃsa, Mṛj.
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.
Kannada-English dictionary
Puṃsa (ಪುಂಸ):—
1) [noun] a male human being.
2) [noun] the state of being a man (esp. adult one).
3) [noun] manly qualities; manliness.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Pumcavanam, Pumsai, Pumsaka, Pumsali, Pumsana, Pumsanuja, Pumsasvara, Pumsattuvam, Pumsatva, Pumsavana, Pumsavanadiprayoga, Pumsavanaprayoga, Pumsavanavidhi, Pumsavant, Pumsavat, Pumsavetam, Pumshabda.
Full-text (+16): Napumsa, Mahapumsa, Stripumsa, Pumsavat, Parahpumsa, Pumsavetam, Pums, Yathapumsam, Stripumsalingin, Stripumsalakshana, Pumsavant, Mrij, Atisarga, Prajana, Mithunibhava, Katipaya, Anyada, Kiyadetad, Sthitipad, Sahayini.
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Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
Atithi or Guest Reception (study) (by Sarika. P.)
Part 2 - Consequences ascribered to misconduct in Atithi-saparyā < [Chapter 10 - Virtues and Adversities]
A Descriptive Catalogue of the Sanskrit Manuscripts, Madras (by M. Seshagiri Sastri)
Yasastilaka and Indian culture (Study) (by Krishna Kanta Jandiqui)
5. Didactic verses in the Yashastilaka < [Chapter 7 - Yasastilaka as an Anthology of Sanskrit verse]
Part 8 - Writers and treatises on painting, sculpture, gems etc. < [Chapter 18 - Quotations nad References]
3. Discussion of Samkhya doctrines < [Chapter 8 - Philosophical doctrines]
Shringara-manjari Katha (translation and notes) (by Kumari Kalpalata K. Munshi)
Section 7.13 - trayodashi muladeva-kathanika < [Sanskrit text]
Part 4 - A critical appreciation of the Shringara-manjari-katha Belongs < [Introduction to the Shringaramanjari-katha of Shri Bhojadeva]
Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu (by Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī)
Verse 1.2.300 < [Part 2 - Devotional Service in Practice (sādhana-bhakti)]
Verse 1.2.148 < [Part 2 - Devotional Service in Practice (sādhana-bhakti)]
Verse 4.9.26 < [Part 9 - Incomplete Expression of Mellows (rasābhāsa)]