Sumedhasa, Su-medhasa: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Sumedhasa means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Buddhism, Pali. 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: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana Index1a) Sumedhasa (सुमेधस).—A group of gods of Raīvata Manu: 14 in number.*
- * Brahmāṇḍa-purāṇa II. 36. 51, 60.
1b) Of the Agastya family.*
- * Matsya-purāṇa 202. 2.
1c) A mantrakṛt.*
- * Vāyu-purāṇa 59. 97.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionarysumedhasa : (adj.) wise.
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.
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionarySumedhasa (सुमेधस).—a. having a good understanding, wise, intelligent; इमे अङ्गिरसः सत्रमासतेऽद्य सुमेधसः (ime aṅgirasaḥ satramāsate'dya sumedhasaḥ) Bhāgavata 9.4.3. (-m.) a wise man. (-f.) heart-pea.
Sumedhasa is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms su and medhasa (मेधस).
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Medhasa, Cu, Shu.
Full-text: Satyamedha, Prishnimedha, Medhaja, Yashomedha, Diptimedha, Pratimedha, Bhuyomedha, Sarvamedha, Medhahanta, Sthiramedha, Medhasa, Sumedha, Medha, Medhatithi.
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Search found 8 books and stories containing Sumedhasa, Su-medhasa; (plurals include: Sumedhasas, medhasas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati Dāsa)
Verse 3.1.245 < [Chapter 1 - Meeting Again at the House of Śrī Advaita Ācārya]
Verse 3.1.262-265 < [Chapter 1 - Meeting Again at the House of Śrī Advaita Ācārya]
Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 29 - The Story of the Two Companion Monks < [Chapter 2 - Appamāda Vagga (Heedfulness)]
Shrimad Bhagavad-gita (by Narayana Gosvami)
Verse 4.29 < [Chapter 4 - Jñāna-Yoga (Yoga through Transcendental Knowledge)]
The Vishnu Purana (by Horace Hayman Wilson)
Srila Gurudeva (The Supreme Treasure) (by Swami Bhaktivedanta Madhava Maharaja)
Essential Practices and Chanting of Mantras < [Chapter 2.12 - Early ISKCON Conversations with Śrīla Gurudeva]