Samsevya, Saṃsevya: 6 definitions
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Samsevya 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.
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationSaṃsevya (संसेव्य) refers to “serving” (Śiva and Pārvatī), according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.1.18 (“The Redemption of Guṇanidhi”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada: “[...] Thus freed from the emissaries of Yama, the brahmin boy became pure-minded and went to Śivaloka along with the attendants of Śiva. There he served (saṃsevya) Śiva and Śivā (Pārvatī) and enjoyed all sorts of pleasures. Afterwards he was born as the son of Arindama, the king of Kaliṅga. Known as Dama he was devoted to the service of Śiva. Even as a boy he carried on many acts of devotion to Śiva in the company of other children. [...]”.
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 Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: The University of Sydney: A study of the Twelve ReflectionsSaṃsevya (संसेव्य) refers to “having honoured”, according to the 11th century Jñānārṇava, a treatise on Jain Yoga in roughly 2200 Sanskrit verses composed by Śubhacandra.—Accordingly, “Homage to that wishing tree that is the doctrine which is certainly succulent with compassion, by which the world is made pure, indeed by which it is maintained. That very same doctrine is proclaimed by the Jinas as possessed of ten characteristics, having honoured (saṃsevya) even a part of which those who have subdued their senses obtain liberation”.
Synonyms: Sevitvā.
Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, ‘self-reliance’) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionarySaṃsevya (संसेव्य).—[adjective] to be frequented, served, honoured, worshipped, used, employed.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Saṃsevya (संसेव्य):—[=saṃ-sevya] [from saṃ-sevana > saṃ-sev] mfn. to be (or being) frequented, [Kathāsaritsāgara]
2) [v.s. ...] to be served or worshipped, [Pañcarātra]
3) [v.s. ...] to be used or employed or practised or indulged in [Mahābhārata; Bhāgavata-purāṇa]
[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.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusSaṃsēvya (ಸಂಸೇವ್ಯ):—[adjective] worthy of being served reverentially.
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Saṃsēvya (ಸಂಸೇವ್ಯ):—
1) [noun] that which is worthy of being served.
2) [noun] that which is (religiously) served.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
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Ends with: Sukhasamsevya, Susamsevya.
Full-text: Sukhasamsevya, Samyatva, Sevitva, Samyata, Maru, Shamya.
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