Varnita, Varṇita: 14 definitions
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Varnita means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Jainism, Prakrit, 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Varnit.
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In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Varṇita (वर्णित) means “narrated”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.4.—Accordingly, after (Durgā/Satī) spoke to the Gods:—“O dear, even as the gods were watching, Śiva, the mother of the universe, vanished after saying this and returned immediately to her world. After making obeisance to the direction in which she went, the delighted Viṣṇu and others, sages and the gods, returned to their abodes. O excellent sages, thus I have narrated [i.e., varṇita] to you the auspicious narrative of the goddess Durgā. It is always pleasing to men and it bestows worldly pleasures and salvation. Whoever hears or recites this with concentration, reads or teaches this, will obtain the fruits of all desires”.
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.
Shaiva philosophy
Varṇita (वर्णित) refers to “(being) explained”, according to Somānanda’s Śivadṛṣṭi verse 3.42cd–47.—Accordingly, “[...] But, if you say (in reply) that injunctions involving the rites of passage for fire are explained (varṇita) in the (Śaiva) teachings, (we reply:) what is the goal of the (ritual) action (in question)? It is the action itself. There is no division of its [i.e., the fire’s] nature, here. It is the same for his [i.e., Śiva’s] abiding there [in the world]: that [i.e., the distinguishing of ‘pure’ from ‘impure’ elements in the world, or the distinction of that which is said to be Śiva and that which is said not to be] is conceived of merely as the assignation of names for the purpose of everyday speech/everyday activity”.
Shaiva philosophy is a spritiual tradition within Hinduism that includes theories such as the relationship between the Atman (individual soul) and Siva, the nature of liberation (moksha), and the concepts of maya (illusion) and shakti (divine energy). Saiva philosophy teaches that union with Shiva can be achieved through knowledge, devotion, and spiritual practice. It encompasses major branches like Shaiva Siddhanta and Kashmir Shaivism.
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Varṇita (वर्णित) refers to “(that which is being) described”, according to the Ṭīkā (commentary) on the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—Accordingly, “[...] The venerable Ciñciṇīśa, who will be described (varṇita) presently, is the First Lord (Ādinātha). The aforementioned three lineages are born from his right and left eyes and the one on (his) forehead, in that order. [...]”..
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.
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Varṇita (वर्णित) refers to “(that which was) described”, according to the 11th century Jñānārṇava, a treatise on Jain Yoga in roughly 2200 Sanskrit verses composed by Śubhacandra.—Accordingly, “In abiding-in-objects [meditation], there are to be known five acts of concentration described by the heroes (vīra-varṇita) [of the past]. The one who is restrained who is expert in them cuts through the bonds of life”.
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
varṇita (वर्णित).—p S Extolled or eulogized. 2 Described, depicted, pourtrayed.
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
Varṇita (वर्णित).—p. p. [varṇ-kta]
1) Painted.
2) Described, represented.
3) Extolled, praised.
Varṇita (वर्णित).—ppp. of Sanskrit varṇayati, perhaps as in [Boehtlingk] s.v. (1), painted, or else displayed, depicted, or even regarded ([Boehtlingk and Roth] and [Boehtlingk] s.v. 3); according to Senart ifc., having the aspect of… (as Sanskrit varṇin): te tu…dṛṣṭvā nirmitā (mss. °to; magically created) bhikṣu varṇitā (acc. pl.; mss. °to) Mahāvastu i.189.9 (verse); Senart bhikṣuvarṇitā; so also, dhyāyante bhikṣu varṇitā 190.1 (n. pl.; mss. °to).
Varṇita (वर्णित).—mfn.
(-taḥ-tā-taṃ) 1. Praised, eulogised, extolled. 2. Described, ex plained. 3. Painted. E. varṇ to praise, aff. kta .
1) Varṇita (वर्णित):—[from varṇ] mfn. painted, delineated, described, explained, [Mahābhārata; Kāvya literature] etc.
2) [v.s. ...] praised, eulogized, extolled, [Horace H. Wilson]
3) [v.s. ...] spread, [Mahābhārata]
Varṇita (वर्णित):—[(taḥ-tā-taṃ) a.] Praised; explained; painted.
Varṇita (वर्णित) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Vaṇṇia.
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
Varṇita (वर्णित) [Also spelled varnit]:—(a) described, related, narrated.
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Kannada-English dictionary
Varṇita (ವರ್ಣಿತ):—
1) [adjective] coloured; painted; beautified using cosmetics.
2) [adjective] explained; described.
3) [adjective] praised; extolled.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
Nepali dictionary
Varṇita (वर्णित):—adj. 1. described; explained; narrated; 2. extolled; praised;
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: Varnitanga, Varnitavat.
Full-text (+7): Upavarnita, Vivarnita, Varnitavat, Abhivarnita, Samanuvarnita, Samvarnita, Varnit, Stomita, Zan, Varn, Viravarnita, Samvarnitamanasa, Varnay, Vannia, Vallita, Brahmatattvarahasya, Tattvanyasa, Bhagavatsvarupa, Murtipanjaranyasa, Vivarnayati.
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Search found 42 books and stories containing Varnita, Varṇita; (plurals include: Varnitas, Varṇitas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Krishna Sandarbha of Jiva Goswami (by Kusakratha Prabhu)
Legend of Ksupa < [Purana, Volume 9, Part 2 (1967)]
The Naciketa-Upakhyana as the source of the Nasiketopakhyana < [Purana, Volume 6, Part 2 (1964)]
The real nature of Lord Siva in Vedas and Puranas < [Purana, Volume 8, Part 2 (1966)]
A Descriptive Catalogue of the Sanskrit Manuscripts, Madras (by M. Seshagiri Sastri)
Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (by Rajendralala Mitra)
Gommatsara by Acharya Nemichandra (by Bai Bahadur J. L. Jaini)
Chapter 10 - The concept of Veda Margana (Sex-Soul-Quest) < [Volume 1 - Jiva-kanda (the soul)]
Chapter 15.15-16 - The concept of Bhava and Alpa-Bahutva (Modifications and Quantity) < [Volume 1 - Jiva-kanda (the soul)]
Chapter 6 - The concept of Margana (Soul-quest) < [Volume 1 - Jiva-kanda (the soul)]
Complete works of Swami Abhedananda (by Swami Prajnanananda)
An Introduction to the Philosophy of Panchadasi < [Discourse 6 - An Introduction to the Philosophy of Panchadasi]