Ujjayanta, Ugjayanta, Ujjayamta: 11 definitions
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Ujjayanta 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
Vastushastra (architecture)
Ujjayanta (उज्जयन्त) 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)
Ujjayanta (उज्जयन्त).—A hill in Bhāratavarṣa.*
- * Brahmāṇḍa-purāṇa II. 16. 22; Vāyu-purāṇa 45. 92.
Ujjayanta (उज्जयन्त) refers to the name of a Mountain or Tīrtha (pilgrim’s destination) mentioned in the Mahābhārata (cf. III.86.18). Note: The Mahābhārata (mentioning Ujjayanta) is a Sanskrit epic poem consisting of 100,000 ślokas (metrical verses) and is over 2000 years old.
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)
Ujjayanta (उज्जयन्त) is a beautiful mountain in Saurāṣṭra. The emancipation-stone of Neminātha is known all over the world. Here is a river named Vihalā in Ujjayanta. On its northern side exists the temple of Śakra (Śakrāvatāra). Here is Pāyakuṭṭima on the peak of Viśālaśṛṅga. On its nearest pinnacle is Kabbaṭa-lake. The famous Kohaṇḍihara shines on the top of the Ujjayanta. A river by the name of Vegavatī flows near by. The sone of the place is of the colour of red arsenic. Below is the golen land. Close by is a mountain known as Tilavisāraṇa. Here is a river called Senā. Inside lies the pit (rasakuṇḍa) of Gaṇapati. Near the Karañja tree is an attractive place of pilgrimage known by the name of Sahasāsava, where lies the stone-figure of a horse. In Ujjayanta is a stone known as Jñānaśilā (stone of knowledge).
Ascending the first peak of the Ujjayanta and then descending to the south, one will come across a cavern known as Pūtikara. To the east of the house of Kohaṇḍi lies the abode of hermits, which contains the image of Vāsudeva. Here is an image of Pārvatī at a distance of ten cubits on its northern side. On its north is the cavern of Adhomukha.
Ujjayanta is written as Urjayata in the Rudradāman inscription. According to some Ujjayanta and Raivataka are identical.
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
Ujjayanta (उज्जयन्त).—m.
(-ntaḥ) The name of a mountain, part of the chain in the west of India, part of the Vindhyan range: see raivata. E. uta priv. and jayanti a banner, or jayanta the son of Indra.
1) Ujjayanta (उज्जयन्त):—[=uj-jayanta] [from uj-ji] m. Name of a mountain in Surāṣṭra (in the west of India, part of the Vindhya range), [Mahābhārata]
2) [v.s. ...] (See raivata.)
Ujjayanta (उज्जयन्त):—[ujja+yanta] (ntaḥ) 1. m. The name of a mountain in the Vindhya range.
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Ujjayanta (उज्जयन्त) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Ujjayaṃta.
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.
Prakrit-English dictionary
Ujjayaṃta (उज्जयंत) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Ujjayanta.
Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Jayanta.
Starts with: Ujjayantaparvata.
Full-text: Ujjayantaparvata, You shan duo, Girinara, Ujjantagiri, Tejalapura, Tejahpala, Kumarasara, Asarayavihara, Asaraya, Indramandapa, Imdamamdava, Urjayat, Raivata.
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Vastu-shastra (Introduction to Indian architecture) (by D. N. Shukla)
Chapter 6 - Group C: Nāgara Prāsādas < [Volume 5 - Temple Architecture]
Chapter 6 - Group A: Early Lāṭa Temples < [Volume 5 - Temple Architecture]
Samarangana-sutradhara (Summary) (by D. N. Shukla)
Mahabharata (English) (by Kisari Mohan Ganguli)
Section LXXXVIII < [Tirtha-yatra Parva]
List of Mahabharata people and places (by Laxman Burdak)
Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 11 - Pilgrimage to Vastrāpatha < [Section 2 - Vastrāpatha-kṣetra-māhātmya]
Chapter 16 - The Great Efficacy of Śivarātri < [Section 2 - Vastrāpatha-kṣetra-māhātmya]
Chapter 10 - Sārasvata’s Advice to King Bhoja < [Section 2 - Vastrāpatha-kṣetra-māhātmya]
Buddhist records of the Western world (Xuanzang) (by Samuel Beal)
Chapter 10 - Country of Su-la-ch’a (Surashtra) < [Book XI - Twenty-three Countries]