Snata, Snāta: 16 definitions
Introduction:
Snata 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.
In Hinduism
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Snāta (स्नात) refers to “bathing (at the end of the observance)”, as quoted by Hṛdayaśiva in his Prāyaścittasamuccaya (verse 10.27-35).—Accordingly, “Having recited [a particular mantra] along with [the practice of one of the] observances in accordance with the rules, and having bathed (snāta) [at the end of the observance], one may recite that mantra for attaining supernatural powers. The skilled practitioner should do his recitation not too slowly, not indistinctly, not without taking [the meaning of what he recites] in, not too fast, not without counting, and not with his thoughts in confusion. [...]”.
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.
Yoga (school of philosophy)
Snāta (स्नात) refers to “having bathed (in the no-mind lake)”, according to the Amanaska Yoga treatise dealing with meditation, absorption, yogic powers and liberation.—Accordingly, as Īśvara says to Vāmadeva: “[...] Just as everything disappears [from view] as the sun sets, so, the whole network of [past] actions dissolves into the no-mind [state]. [The Yogin] who has bathed (snāta) in the no-mind lake, which is free from the crocodiles of the senses and whose water is free from the wind and pure, obtains the supreme nectar. [...]”.
Yoga is originally considered a branch of Hindu philosophy (astika), but both ancient and modern Yoga combine the physical, mental and spiritual. Yoga teaches various physical techniques also known as āsanas (postures), used for various purposes (eg., meditation, contemplation, relaxation).
Ayurveda (science of life)
Toxicology (Study and Treatment of poison)
Snāta (स्नात) refers to “bathing” (in the sunlight), and is used in the treatment (cikitsā) of poison due to rabid dogs (alarka), according to the Kāśyapa Saṃhitā: an ancient Sanskrit text from the Pāñcarātra tradition dealing with both Tantra and Viṣacikitsā, which represents the Ayurvedic study on Toxicology (Viṣavidyā or Sarpavidyā).—In the 12h adhyāya, Kāśyapasaṃhita adds external and internal antidotes for poisons of various animals and insects [e.g., dogs (śva)]. [...] Accordingly, “A man bitten by a rabid dog, if bathed (snāta) in the sunlight [snāta ātape] and in the boiled preparation of Karañja will be cured. Root of Ālūpītam must be applied on the bite as lepa. This mixed with Gula, the wound must be burnt”.
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.
Sports, Arts and Entertainment (wordly enjoyments)
Snāta (स्नात) refers to “bathing” (after hunting), 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, [while discussing the conclision of hawking]: “[...] After [listening to music] [the king] should take his bath (snāta) and anoint his person with sandal, etc. Then, wearing bright apparel and a pearl necklace and garlands of flower, he should repeat his daily prayers. He should then refresh himself with a glass of sherbet of sugar as white as the belly of a goose. [...]”.
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.
In Buddhism
Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)
Snāta (स्नात) refers to “washing (of the limbs)”, according to the 2nd-century Meghasūtra (“Cloud Sutra”) in those passages which contain ritual instructions.—Accordingly, “He who desires a mighty rain must perform this rite ‘the great-cloud-circle’ in an open space, overspread by a blue canopy, shaded by a blue banner, on a clear spot of earth; [being] a prophet of the Law, seated on a blue seat, fasting according to the aṣṭāṅga, with well-washed limbs (su-snāta-gātra), clad in pure raiment, anointed with fragrant odour, wearing the three white stripes, he must recite it for a day and night continuously facing the east; [...]”.
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
Marathi-English dictionary
snāta (स्नात).—p (S) That has performed ablution, bathed.
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snāta (स्नात) [or स्नातक, snātaka].—m S An initiated householder; a man of any of the three first classes who, having completed the term prescribed for his studies, becomes nubile and a housekeeper. If, at the end of this period, he has not acquired a knowledge of the Veda, he is called vratasnātaka; if he has acquired this knowledge before the end of the period, he is vidyāsnātaka; if he finishes his studies together with the expiration of the period, he is abhāryasnātaka.
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snātā (स्नाता).—a (S) That bathes, or performs ablution.
snāta (स्नात).—p Bathed. snātā, snāyī a That bathes.
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
Snāta (स्नात).—p. p.
1) Bathed, washed, purified by ablution; ततः शुक्लाम्बराः स्नातास्तरुणाः शतमष्ट च (tataḥ śuklāmbarāḥ snātāstaruṇāḥ śatamaṣṭa ca) Mahābhārata (Bombay) 7.82.8.
2) Versed in; मन्ये त्वां विषये वाचां स्नातमन्यत्र छान्दसात् (manye tvāṃ viṣaye vācāṃ snātamanyatra chāndasāt) Bhāg. 1.4.13.
-taḥ 1 One whose course of holy study is over; वणिङ्मुनिनृपस्नाता निर्गम्यार्थान् प्रपेदिरे (vaṇiṅmuninṛpasnātā nirgamyārthān prapedire) Bhāgavata 1.21. 49.
2) An initiated householder; cf. स्नातक (snātaka).
-tā = ऋतुस्नाता (ṛtusnātā); तपसा द्योतितां स्नातां ददर्श भगवानृषिः (tapasā dyotitāṃ snātāṃ dadarśa bhagavānṛṣiḥ) Mahābhārata (Bombay) 3.97.13.
Snāta (स्नात).—mfn.
(-taḥ-tā-taṃ) Bathed, washed, purified, (by ablution.) m.
(-taḥ) An initiated householder: see the next. E. ṇā to bathe, aff. kta .
Snāta (स्नात).—[adjective] bathed, washed, purified by ablution; steeped i.e. versed in, familiar with ([locative] or —°).
1) Snāta (स्नात):—[from snā] mfn. bathed, washed, cleansed or purified from ([ablative] or [compound]), [Atharva-veda] etc. etc. (n. also [impersonal or used impersonally])
2) [v.s. ...] immersed or versed in ([locative case] or [compound]), [Gautama-dharma-śāstra; Rāmāyaṇa; Bhāgavata-purāṇa]
3) [v.s. ...] m. one who has finished his religion, an initiated householder, [Gṛhya-sūtra and śrauta-sūtra]
Snāta (स्नात):—[(taḥ-tā-taṃ) a.] Bathed, washed, purified. m. An initiated householder.
Snāta (स्नात) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit words: Ṇhāya, Siṇāya, Siṇāyaga, Siṇāyaya.
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
Snāta (स्नात) [Also spelled snat]:—(a) bathed (in).
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Kannada-English dictionary
Snāta (ಸ್ನಾತ):—
1) [adjective] bathed; washed.
2) [adjective] highly skilled; adept; proficient.
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Snāta (ಸ್ನಾತ):—
1) [noun] he who has bathed.
2) [noun] a learned man.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
Nepali dictionary
Snāta (स्नात):—adj. bathed; washed; purified by ablution;
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)
Starts with (+3): Snaatak-pratinidhi, Snatak, Snataka, Snataka-pratinidhi, Snatakapurva, Snatakavrata, Snatakavrati, Snatakavratin, Snatakopadhi, Snatakottar, Snatakottar-adhyayan, Snatakottara, Snatakottara-adhyayana, Snatalipta, Snatanulipta, Snatapa, Snatar, Snatashataka, Snatavasya, Snatavat.
Full-text (+41): Ritusnata, Nishnata, Susnata, Apasnata, Mritasnata, Asnata, Shirasnata, Upasnata, Vratasnata, Pratisnata, Shirahsnata, Snatavrata, Snatavasya, Avasnata, Utsnata, Vidyasnata, Vidyavratasnata, Abhishnata, Shonitasnata, Snatavat.
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Search found 40 books and stories containing Snata, Snāta, Snātā; (plurals include: Snatas, Snātas, Snātās). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Yajnavalkya-smriti with Mitakshara and Viramitrodaya (by J. R. Gharpure)
Verse 1.117 < [Chapter 5 - Duties of a Householder (Gṛhin)]
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 4.83 < [Section IX - Personal Cleanliness]
Ashta Nayikas and Dance Forms (study) (by V. Dwaritha)
Part 9 - Examples of Parakīyā Virahotkaṇṭhitā < [Chapter 4 - Virahotkaṇṭhitā]
Bhajana-Rahasya (by Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura Mahasaya)
Text 44 < [Chapter 2 - Dvitīya-yāma-sādhana (Prātaḥ-kālīya-bhajana)]
Text 27 < [Chapter 6 - Ṣaṣṭha-yāma-sādhana (Sāyaṃ-kālīya-bhajana–bhāva)]
Text 22 < [Chapter 5 - Pañcama-yāma-sādhana (Aparāhna-kālīya-bhajana–kṛṣṇa-āsakti)]
Dictionaries of Indian languages (Kosha)
Page 646 < [Bengali-Hindi-English, Volume 2]
Page 322 < [Hindi-Gujarati-English Volume 3]
Page 321 < [Hindi-Assamese-English Volume 3]
Garga Samhita (English) (by Danavir Goswami)
Verse 4.16.4 < [Chapter 16 - The Srī Yamunā Armor]
Verse 6.4.30 < [Chapter 4 - Journey to the City of Kuṇḍina]
Verse 6.10.24 < [Chapter 10 - In the Description of the Gomatī River, the Glories of Cakra-tīrtha]