Saubhagya, Saubhāgya, Saubhāgyā: 26 definitions
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In Hinduism
Vastushastra (architecture)
Saubhāgya (सौभाग्य) refers to classification of a temple/buidling (prāsāda), according to Samarāṅgaṇasūtradhāra chapter 60. The temple is mentioned in a list of thirty-six Prāsādas having activities of the townsmen entailing Sādhārās. The Samarāṅgaṇasūtradhāra is an 11th-century encyclopedia dealing with various topics from the Vāstuśāstra.
Vastushastra (वास्तुशास्त्र, vāstuśāstra) refers to the ancient Indian science (shastra) of architecture (vastu), dealing with topics such architecture, sculpture, town-building, fort building and various other constructions. Vastu also deals with the philosophy of the architectural relation with the cosmic universe.
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Saubhāgya (सौभाग्य) refers to “one who is fortunate”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.26 (“Pārvatī-Jaṭila dialogue”).—Accordingly, as Śiva (in guise of a Brahmacārin) said to Pārvatī: “[...] O gentle lady, are you the wife of an ascetic who does not provide you with food and shelter and so leaving you has gone to another place? Tell me, in which family are you born? Who is your father? What are your undertakings? You are very fortunate [i.e., mahā-saubhāgya-rūpā]. Futile is your interest in penance. Are you the mother of the Vedas? Are you Lakṣmī or Sarasvatī? I dare not guess who you are?”.
Saubhāgya (सौभाग्य).—When pralaya went up to the maharlokam and when the whole world was overwhelmed by ahaṅkāra there was a dispute between Brahmā and Kṛṣṇa when out of the latter's chest a light in the shape of a Linga came out. It was drunk by Dakṣa son of Brahmā and the result was the birth of Satī. The rest of rasa became eightfold, seven substances bringing fortune and salt.*
- * Matsya-purāṇa 60. 6-10.
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.
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Saubhāgya (सौभाग्य) refers to “good fortune”, according to the Śrīmatottara-tantra, an expansion of the Kubjikāmatatantra: the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—Accordingly, “He who has the vidyā within (his) body by recollecting (it) attracts (towards himself) with the vidyā the supreme goal (of life), the best of women (parastrī) endowed with divine ornaments, the supreme nature, good fortune [i.e., saubhāgya], the supreme scripture, the supreme Command, the supreme knowledge, and the alchemical mercury”.
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.
Jyotisha (astronomy and astrology)
Saubhāgya (सौभाग्य) refers to “good fortune”, according to the Ghaṭikāyantraghaṭanāvidhi, an unpublished manuscript describing the ritual connected with the setting up of the water clock and its invocation.—Accordingly, “[...] Now he tells the fruit of the rotation of the bowl, starting from the east etc., and ending in the middle. According as the bowl rotates in cardinal directions from the east up to the middle of the basin, it causes respectively the good fortune of having the husband alive and devoted (saubhāgya), death, near death of the bride (vadhūmṛtisama), the body full of diseases, the girl becomes the favourite [of all], resembles a courtesan, (?) virtuous, endowed wit h sons, wealth and relatives. Staying in the middle, [the bowl] grants noble [sons]. If the bowl becomes full (pūrṇā)[ and sinks] in the north, northeast, or in the east, it bestows auspiciousness; if it sinks (magnā) in the remaining directions, it is said to inflict widowhood on the girl”.
Jyotisha (ज्योतिष, jyotiṣa or jyotish) refers to ‘astronomy’ or “Vedic astrology” and represents the fifth of the six Vedangas (additional sciences to be studied along with the Vedas). Jyotisha concerns itself with the study and prediction of the movements of celestial bodies, in order to calculate the auspicious time for rituals and ceremonies.
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Saubhāgya (सौभाग्य) refers to “(unequalled) prosperity”, according to the Netratantra of Kṣemarāja: a Śaiva text from the 9th century in which Śiva (Bhairava) teaches Pārvatī topics such as metaphysics, cosmology, and soteriology.—Accordingly, [verse 15.12-16ab, while describing the symbolic significance of mustard (seeds)]—“[...] Indeed, he should offer the highest red mustard together with black sesame sprinkled with three kinds of oils. Instantly, [this] produces the fruit of universal tranquility. Indeed, he should offer the highest red mustard together with black sesame sprinkled with three kinds of oils. Instantly, [this] produces the fruit of universal tranquility. If it is empowered by the [Mantrin] and placed in his hand, that person shall attain unequalled prosperity (saubhāgya—saubhāgyam atulaṃ tasya); there is no doubt. After [the Mantrin] chants the mantra over [the mustard seed] seven times, he should drop it on the head of [the beneficiary], who then is released from all faults”.
Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.
Sports, Arts and Entertainment (wordly enjoyments)
Saubhāgya (सौभाग्य) refers to “she who is loved (by her husband)”, according to the Śyainika-śāstra: a Sanskrit treatise dealing with the divisions and benefits of Hunting and Hawking, written by Rājā Rudradeva (or Candradeva) in possibly the 13th century.—Accordingly, “[...] It has been said that there are eighteen addictions. These are the outcome of the desire for earthly enjovments. [...] Wise men speak of that wife as a wife who has auspicious marks and who knows the fine arts, who is clever, who is loved by her husband (saubhāgya-saṃyutā), and who is young and modest. She is the chief instrument in attaining the three objects of life, and she is the distinguishing feature of domestic life. She looks after the children and the utensils and other articles of the household, and she charms the mind. [...]”.
This section covers the skills and profiencies of the Kalas (“performing arts”) and Shastras (“sciences”) involving ancient Indian traditions of sports, games, arts, entertainment, love-making and other means of wordly enjoyments. Traditionally these topics were dealt with in Sanskrit treatises explaing the philosophy and the justification of enjoying the pleasures of the senses.
Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Saubhāgya (सौभाग्य, “grandeur”) is associated with the worship of Kāma, as discussed in the twenty-eighth chapter of the Nāradīyasaṃhitā: a Pāñcarātra document comprising over 3000 verses in 30 chapters presenting in a narrative framework the teachings of Nārada to Gautama, dealing primarily with modes of worship and festivals.—Description of the chapter [sarvadevatā-sthāpanavidhi]: Nārada describes the worship appropriate to each god for specified ends: [e.g., Kāma for saubhāgya-grandeur (86-94a)] [...]. In discussing next the shrine dedicated to each, he describes their shapes, proportions, the building materials used, the types and postures of the icons contained therein, [...].
Pancaratra (पाञ्चरात्र, pāñcarātra) represents a tradition of Hinduism where Narayana is revered and worshipped. Closeley related to Vaishnavism, the Pancaratra literature includes various Agamas and tantras incorporating many Vaishnava philosophies.
Ayurveda (science of life)
Kalpa (Formulas, Drug prescriptions and other Medicinal preparations)
1) Saubhāgya (सौभाग्य) or Saubhāgyavaṭikā refers to one of the topics discussed in the Madhumatī, a Sanskrit manuscript ascribed to Nṛsiṃha Kavirāja collected in volume 12 of the catalogue “Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (second series)” by Mahamahopadhyaya Haraprasad Shastri.—The Madhumatī manuscript, consisting of 5,586 ślokas (metrical verses), is housed in Dhaka with Babu Bhagavancandra Dasa Kaviraja. It seemingly addresses topics related to Medicinal, Herbal, and Iatrochemical preparations. The catalogue includes the term Saubhāgya-vaṭikā in its ‘subject-matter list’ or Viṣaya (which lists topics, chapters and technical terms). The complete entry reads—saubhāgyavaṭikāvidhānam.
2) Saubhāgya (सौभाग्य) or Saubhāgyavaṭikā also refers to one of the topics discussed in the Yogāmṛta, a large Ayurvedic compilation dealing with the practice of medicine and therapeutics authored by Gopāla Sena, Kavirāja, of Dvārandhā. It is dated to the 18th century and contains 11,700 ślokas.—The complete entry reads: saubhāgyavaṭikā.
Unclassified Ayurveda definitions
Saubhāgya (सौभाग्य) is the name of a section [=saubhāgyajananam] of the Gaurīkāñcalikātantra (i.e., “Gauri Kanchalika Tantra”): an ancient Sanskrit Shaiva Tantra framed as a dialogue between the God (Śiva) and the Goddess (Śivā). The text deals with spiritual and medical herbalism such as the treatment of fever and diseases in the form of Kalpas, commonly known in Āyurveda as “remedies” or “antidotes”. The Gaurīkāñcalikā-tantra further deals with a variety of harvesting techniques and rules for optimal efficiency in collecting herbs while respecting and preserving the natural environment.
Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
In Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)
Saubhāgyā (सौभाग्या) is the name of a Ḍākinī who, together with the Vīra (hero) named Saubhāgya forms one of the 36 pairs situated in the Jñānacakra, according to the 10th century Ḍākārṇava chapter 15. Accordingly, the jñānacakra refers to one of the three divisions of the saṃbhoga-puṭa (‘enjoyment layer’), situated in the Herukamaṇḍala. The 36 pairs of Ḍākinīs [viz., Saubhāgyā] and Vīras are white in color; the shapes of their faces are in accordance with their names; they have four arms; they hold a skull bowl, a skull staff, a small drum, and a knife.
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.
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Saubhāgya (सौभाग्य) refers to “good fortune”, according to the 11th century Jñānārṇava, a treatise on Jain Yoga in roughly 2200 Sanskrit verses composed by Śubhacandra.—Accordingly, “Here in the world a whole multitude of objects, and the supremacy that is desired by the chiefs of snakes, men and gods, and other than [that], family, power, prosperity [com.—prosperity (subhagatvam) is good fortune (saubhāgyam)], and wanton women, etc. is easily obtained. On the contrary, that very same jewel of enlightenment alone is difficult to obtain. [Thus ends the reflection on] enlightenment”.
Synonyms: Subhagatva.
Saubhāgya (सौभाग्य) or “Saubhāgya Muni” is the author of the Ādijinastavana (dealing with classical hymns and stotras from Jain literature), which is included in the collection of manuscripts at the ‘Vincenzo Joppi’ library, collected by Luigi Pio Tessitori during his visit to Rajasthan between 1914 and 1919.
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
Marathi-English dictionary
saubhāgya (सौभाग्य).—n (S subhaga) corruptly saubhāga n Good fortune or fortunateness; possession of favorable destinies. 2 The word is applied to anything considered as the cause, ground, seat, subject of good fortune, prosperity, excellence &c.--as learning, wisdom, rank, office, patronage of the great. 3 The happy and joyous state of wifehood, as opposed to widowhood; consisting in the privileges of using pigments, wearing ornaments &c.: also the auspiciousness, or excellent and blessed quality supposed to inhere in the husband-having dame. 4 The fourth of the twenty-seven yōga. 5 Minium or red lead. gaura rusalī sau0 ghēūna basalī (Amongst females.) Said of or to a sulky woman by one who disregards her humors and airs. sau0 miraviṇēṃ or lāvaṇēṃ To strut or act loftily; to play off conceits and high fancies; to give herself airs;--used of a (husband-having) woman. saubhāgyācā ṭikā The forehead-mark of a female indicating her happy state as married and unwidowed.
saubhāgya (सौभाग्य).—n Good fortune; the happy and joyous state of wifehood.
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
Saubhāgya (सौभाग्य).—[subhagāyāḥ subhagasya vā bhāvaḥ ṣyañ dvipadavṛddhiḥ]
1) Good fortune or luck, fortunateness (chiefly consisting in a man's and woman's securing the favour and firm devotion of each other); प्रियेषु सौभाग्यफला हि चारुता (priyeṣu saubhāgyaphalā hi cārutā) Ku. 5.1; सौभाग्यं ते सुभग विरहावस्थया व्यञ्जयन्ती (saubhāgyaṃ te subhaga virahāvasthayā vyañjayantī) Meghadūta 29; (see Malli.'s remarks on saubhāgya in both places); युज्यत आत्मनः सौभाग्यं प्रच्छादयितुम् (yujyata ātmanaḥ saubhāgyaṃ pracchādayitum) V.2.
2) Blessedness, auspiciousness; समृद्धं सौभाग्यं सकलवसुधायाः किमपि तत् (samṛddhaṃ saubhāgyaṃ sakalavasudhāyāḥ kimapi tat) G. L.1.
3) Beauty, charm, grace; (yasya) हिमं न सौभाग्यविलोपि जातम् (himaṃ na saubhāgyavilopi jātam) Kumārasambhava 1.3;2.53;5.49; R.18.19; Uttararāmacarita 6.27.
4) Grandeur, sublimity.
5) The auspicious state of wifehood (opp. widowhood).
6) Congratulation; good wishes.
7) Affection, favour.
8) Red-lead.
9) Borax.
Derivable forms: saubhāgyam (सौभाग्यम्).
Saubhāgya (सौभाग्य).—n.
(-gyaṃ) 1. Auspiciousness, good fortune. 2. Blessednes. 3. Beauty, grace, charm. 4. Auspicious state of wife-hood, (as opposed to widow-hood.) 5. Congratulation. 6. The fourth of the astronomical Yogas. 7. Borax. 8. Red-lead. E. subhaga auspicious, ṣyañ aff.
Saubhāgya (सौभाग्य).—i. e. su-bhaga + ya, n. 1. Good fortune, auspiciousness, [Meghadūta, (ed. Gildemeister.)] 30; [Nala] 1, 10; [Rājataraṅgiṇī] 5, 230; 282. 2. Beauty, charm, [Ṛtusaṃhāra] 6, 3; [Uttara Rāmacarita, 2. ed. Calc., 1862.] 155, 4. 3. Red lead.
Saubhāgya (सौभाग्य).—[neuter] = saubhaga.
1) Saubhāgya (सौभाग्य):—[from saubhaga] a n. ([from] su-bhaga) welfare, good luck, good fortune, success, prosperity, happiness ([especially] conjugal felicity), [Ṛg-veda] etc. etc.
2) [v.s. ...] beauty, charm, grace, loveliness, [Mahābhārata; Rāmāyaṇa] etc.
3) [v.s. ...] affection, favour, [Monier-Williams’ Sanskrit-English Dictionary]
4) [v.s. ...] congratulation, good wishes, [ib.]
5) [v.s. ...] red lead, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
6) [v.s. ...] borax, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
7) [v.s. ...] a kind of plant, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
8) [v.s. ...] the fourth of the astronomical, [Yoga-sūtra; cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
9) b etc. See [column]2.
Saubhāgya (सौभाग्य):—(gyaṃ) 1. n. Auspiciousness, good fortune; 4th astronomical yoga; red lead.
Saubhāgya (सौभाग्य) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Sohagga.
[Sanskrit to German]
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Hindi dictionary
Saubhāgya (सौभाग्य) [Also spelled saubhagy]:—(nm) good luck, fortune; -[cihna] sign of a woman whose husband is alive (as [siṃdūra, mahāvara], etc.); ~[vatī] see [saubhāginī; ~vān] fortunate; ~[śālinī] see [saubhāginī], fortunate (fem.); ~[śālī] fortunate.
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Kannada-English dictionary
Saubhāgya (ಸೌಭಾಗ್ಯ):—
1) [noun] that which is auspicious, causes or brings prosperity, welfare, etc.
2) [noun] good fortune; good luck.
3) [noun] the state of a woman whose husband is alive (as opp. to widowhood).
4) [noun] wealth; riches.
5) [noun] loveliness; comeliness; fairness; attractiveness.
6) [noun] a bright-red or slightly orange powder applied by women on their foreheads, as an auspicious sign and also used in worshipping a deity.
7) [noun] (yoga.) one of the twenty seven yogas.
8) [noun] (phil.) one of the forty kinds of qualities in the nature of things.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
Nepali dictionary
Saubhāgya (सौभाग्य):—n. 1. fortune; good luck; 2. blessedness; auspiciousness; 3. beauty; charm; grace; 4. grander; sublimity;
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.
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Starts with (+19): Saubhagya-ganapati, Saubhagyabhaskara, Saubhagyacandratapa, Saubhagyacihna, Saubhagyacintamani, Saubhagyadayin, Saubhagyadevata, Saubhagyadi, Saubhagyadravya, Saubhagyaghanta, Saubhagyahridaya, Saubhagyajanana, Saubhagyakanda, Saubhagyakavaca, Saubhagyalahari, Saubhagyalakshmi, Saubhagyamada, Saubhagyamanjari, Saubhagyamati, Saubhagyamuni.
Full-text (+110): Saubhagyavati, Saubhagyadevata, Saubhagyatritiya, Saubhagyavat, Saubhagyavayana, Saubhagyatantu, Saubhagyashunthi, Saubhagyavardhini, Saubhagyavrata, Saubhagyakanda, Saubhagyahridaya, Saubhagyacintamani, Saubhagyacihna, Saubhagyabhaskara, Saubhagyadravya, Saubhagyashubhodaya, Saubhagyopanishad, Saubhagyashali, Saubhagyavidya, Saubhagyalahari.
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