Trisandhya, Trisandhyā, Tṛsandhya: 8 definitions
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Trisandhya means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Marathi, biology. 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.
The Sanskrit term Tṛsandhya can be transliterated into English as Trsandhya or Trisandhya, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
1a) Trisandhyā (त्रिसन्ध्या).—The goddess enshrined at Godāśrama.*
- * Matsya-purāṇa 13. 37.
1b) A Tīrtham sacred to Pitṛs.*
- * Matsya-purāṇa 22. 46.
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)
Trisandhya (त्रिसन्ध्य) refers to the “three times of day”, according to the Ṣaṭsāhasrasaṃhitā, an expansion of the Kubjikāmatatantra: the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—Accordingly, “(The true teacher is dedicated to) truthfulness, ritual purity and cleanliness, compassion, and forbearance; he unites with his wife when it is her season, not out of passion, but for a son for the benefit of (his) clan and lineage. He practices the six magical rites, bathes (regularly) and worships at the three times of day [i.e., trisandhya-āvandana]. He avoids the Śūdra and the low caste as well as (accepting food from others), whether cooked or raw. One who is endowed with such qualities is a Brahmin (vipra), not by caste or by virtue of (his) sacred thread (and the like). These are the qualities of a (true) Brahmin. He who possesses them is a (true) teacher. Moreover, he removes error, and he reveals the meaning of the Kula scripture. Previously consecrated, (such a one) should always be made (one’s) teacher”.
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.
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Tṛsandhya (तृसन्ध्य) [=trisandhya?] refers to the “three junctures of the day”, according to the Mataṅgapārameśvara (with Rāmakaṇṭha’s commentary).—Accordingly, “Having worshipped the Lord, he should oblate into the fire at the three junctures of the day (tṛsandhya) a thousand pieces of Udumbara-wood smeared with the three [sweet substances]. Consuming [only] milk, he should make oblations [in this manner] for seven days. He will become one who has accomplished the vidyāvrata”.
Trisandhya (त्रिसन्ध्य) refers to the “three junctures of the day” (during which time an ascetic should bathe), according to the Pātravidhi—a manual of the Lakulīśa Pāśupata school of Śaivism dealing with purification of the initiate’s vessel (pātra) and other concerned issues.—Accordingly, “One who has the habit of bathing at the three junctures of the day (trisandhya) [trisandhyaṃ snānaśīlo], bears garlands made of the remains of Śiva worship, is well settled in mind, [and] is always engaged in Upahāra, is entitled to eat in the vessel. (62) One who is unclothed, hated by the world, bears the remains of Śiva worship on the head, and whose body is smeared with ashes, is entitled to eat from the vessel. (63)”.
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.
Biology (plants and animals)
Trisandhya in India is the name of a plant defined with Hibiscus rosa-sinensis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Hibiscus chinensis hort. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Diego Bergano,
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Ind. J. Exp. Biol.
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1990)
· Vistas in Cytogenetics (1989)
· Proceedings of the Indian Science Congress Association (1992)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Trisandhya, for example health benefits, side effects, extract dosage, chemical composition, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, have a look at these references.
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Languages of India and abroad
Marathi-English dictionary
trisandhyā (त्रिसंध्या).—f (S) The three junctures or periods,--day-break, noon, evening-dusk. 2 Worship at these three times.
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
Trisandhya (त्रिसन्ध्य).—mfn.
(-ndhyaḥ-ndhyā or ndhyī-ndhyaṃ) The three periods of the day, or dawn, noon, and eve. E. tri three, and sandhya either of the periods.
Trisandhya (त्रिसन्ध्य):—[tri-sandhya] (ndhyaḥ-ndhyā-ndhyī-ndhyaṃ) a. The three periods of the day, the dawn, noon and evening.
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: Tri, Sandhya.
Full-text: Godashrma, Trisamdhyam, Madava, Snanashila, Sandhya, Avandana.
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