Varti, Vartī, Vartin: 23 definitions
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In Hinduism
Rasashastra (chemistry and alchemy)
Source: Academia.edu: Ayurveda and Pharmaceutics (rasashastra)Varti (Eye wick): It is made by grinding fine powders of herbs with recommended liquids to form a soft paste. These medicines are made exclusively against eye diseases. Example: Candrodaya-varti.
Rasashastra (रसशास्त्र, rasaśāstra) is an important branch of Ayurveda, specialising in chemical interactions with herbs, metals and minerals. Some texts combine yogic and tantric practices with various alchemical operations. The ultimate goal of Rasashastra is not only to preserve and prolong life, but also to bestow wealth upon humankind.
Vyakarana (Sanskrit grammar)
Source: Wikisource: A dictionary of Sanskrit grammarVartin (वर्तिन्).—From वर्त (varta) which means a compound;see वर्त (varta), (l) The term वर्तिन् (vartin) or
Vyakarana (व्याकरण, vyākaraṇa) refers to Sanskrit grammar and represents one of the six additional sciences (vedanga) to be studied along with the Vedas. Vyakarana concerns itself with the rules of Sanskrit grammar and linguistic analysis in order to establish the correct context of words and sentences.
Ayurveda (science of life)
Source: Ancient Science of Life: Yogaśataka of Pandita VararuciVarti (वर्ति) refers to “collyrium” and is dealt with in the 10th century Yogaśataka written by Pandita Vararuci.—The Yogaśataka of Pandita Vararuci is an example of this category. This book attracts reader by its very easy language and formulations (viz., varti) which can be easily prepared and have small number of herbs. It describes only those formulations which are the most common and can be used in majority conditions of diseases.
Source: Shodhganga: Edition translation and critical study of yogasarasamgrahaVarti (वर्ति, “pill”) is another name for Gulikā, a Sanskrit technical term appearing in the 15th-century Yogasārasaṅgraha (Yogasara-saṅgraha) by Vāsudeva..—When the powdered drugs are mixed with the syrup of jaggary, sugar or guggulu or ground with water, milk or svarasa and made balls and dried it is known as Guḷikā [Gulikā]. Vaṭaka, vaṭi, modaka, vaṭikā, piṇḍī and varti are its synonyms.
Source: gurumukhi.ru: Ayurveda glossary of terms1) Varti (वर्ति):—Synonym of vati-pill with change in shape worm like
2) Wick like project
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.
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramVarti (वर्ति) or Dhūmravarti refers to the “wick of smoke”, according to the Ṣaṭsāhasrasaṃhitā, an expansion of the Kubjikāmatatantra: the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—Accordingly, “[...] The Wick of Smoke (dhūmra-varti) that is said to rise up into the End of the Twelve is above the Great Cavity (mahārandhra) and travels (upwards for the span of) of twelve fingers. The supreme Transmission (krama), realised by Being (bhāvagamya), stands perpetually present at its extremity. The Yogi should worship the divine Transmission there by moving (through these) stages (padacāreṇa)”.
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)
Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric Traditions (philosophy)Vartin (वर्तिन्) refers to “that which is located (inside the house)”, according to the Vṛtti on the Īśvarapratyabhijñāvivṛtivimarśinī 2.165.—Accordingly, “In ‘To this [objection we] reply …,’ [Utpaladeva] answers [the objection] with [the following] in mind. The externality of the pot is not thus one [and the same whether it is considered] with respect to the village or with respect to consciousness; for that which is external to consciousness consists in that which is not consciousness, whereas that which is external to the house does not consist in that which is not a house! For if that were the case, a particular element of the house—such as a wall—or a pot, for example, although it is located inside the house (gṛhāntar-vartin), should be external to the house [since they are not the house itself]; and it is not so.
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.
General definition (in Hinduism)
Source: Wisdom Library: HinduismVarti (suppository) is a Sanskrit term used in Ayurveda.
In Buddhism
Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: academia.edu: A Study and Translation of the GaganagañjaparipṛcchāVarti (वर्ति) refers to a “wick”, according to the Gaganagañjaparipṛcchā: the eighth chapter of the Mahāsaṃnipāta (a collection of Mahāyāna Buddhist Sūtras).—Accordingly, “Then the Lord spoke the following verses to the Bodhisattva Puṇyālaṃkāra: ‘[...] (235) Even though the Bodhisattva places a lamp on shrines dedicated to the Victorious One, which is filled with perfumed oil like the ocean in ten directions and made of a wick (varti) like the Mount Sumeru, if there is someone who, having known that the whole world is covered by darkness, upholds this dharma taught by the Victorious One when the lamp of the dharma is extinguished, then his merit would be better. [...]’”
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.
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: The University of Sydney: A study of the Twelve ReflectionsVartin (वर्तिन्) refers to “residents” (e.g., beings who reside in the three worlds), according to the 11th century Jñānārṇava, a treatise on Jain Yoga in roughly 2200 Sanskrit verses composed by Śubhacandra.—Accordingly, “[com.—Next he speaks about the difference (bhinnatvam) of material objects for the one residing in the three worlds (trailokyavartipadārthānāṃ)]—Also, fool, having passed beyond their own nature, all beings who reside in the three worlds (trailokya-vartin) exist separately at all times”.
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
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryVarti (वर्ति) or Vartī (वर्ती).—f. [vṛt-in vā ṅīp Uṇādi-sūtra 4.13,135]
1) Anything wrapped round, a pad, roll.
2) An unguent, ointment, eye-salve, collyrium or any cosmetic (in the form of a ball or pill); सा पुनर्मम प्रथमदर्शनात्प्रभृत्यमृतवर्तिरिव चक्षुषोरानन्दमुत्पादयन्ती (sā punarmama prathamadarśanātprabhṛtyamṛtavartiriva cakṣuṣorānandamutpādayantī) Mālatīmādhava (Bombay) 1; इयगमृतवर्तिर्नयनयोः (iyagamṛtavartirnayanayoḥ) Uttararāmacarita 1.38; कर्पूरवर्तिरिव लोचनतापहन्त्री (karpūravartiriva locanatāpahantrī) Bv.3.16; Vb.1.
3) The wick of a lamp; उज्ज्वलालोकया स्निग्धा त्वया त्यक्ता न राजते । मलीमस- मुखी वर्तिः प्रदीपशिखया यथा (ujjvalālokayā snigdhā tvayā tyaktā na rājate | malīmasa- mukhī vartiḥ pradīpaśikhayā yathā) || Mālatīmādhava (Bombay) 1.4; a lamp.
4) The projecting threads or unwoven ends (of a cloth). the fringe.
5) A magical lamp.
6) The protuberance round a vessel.
7) A surgical instrument (such as a bougie).
8) A streak, line.
9) Swelling in the throat.
1) A swelling formed by internal rupture.
Derivable forms: vartiḥ (वर्तिः).
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryVartin (वर्तिन्).—a. (-nī f.) [वृत्-णिनि (vṛt-ṇini)] (Usually at the end of comp.)
1) Abiding, being, resting, staying, situated.
2) Going, moving, turning.
3) Acting, behaving.
4) Performing, practising.
5) Obeying, executing (an order). -m The meaning of an affix.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Edgerton Buddhist Hybrid Sanskrit DictionaryVarti (वर्ति).—(= Sanskrit vartikā, which also means wick = Sanskrit varti), paintbrush: sūkṣma-varti-pratigṛhītapāṇir anāyāsa- cittaḥ taṃ paṭam ālikhet (Ārya-)Mañjuśrīmūlakalpa 61.21 (prose).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English DictionaryVarti (वर्ति).—vartī (vb. vṛt), f. 1. Perfume for the person. 2. The wick of a lamp, [Bhāgavata-Purāṇa, (ed. Burnouf.)] 5, 11, 8 (ti). 3. A line, a ruled line. 4. A magic ball, [Pañcatantra] 241, 2 (ti), sqq.(?). 5. The ends of a cloth. 6. A sort of collyrium, [Mālatīmādhava, (ed. Calc.)] 14, 14; [Uttara Rāmacarita, 2. ed. Calc., 1862.] 24, 12 (amṛta-varti, consisting of nectar). 7. A bougie.
Varti can also be spelled as Vartī (वर्ती).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English DictionaryVartin (वर्तिन्).—i. e. vṛt + in, adj., f. nī, 1. Abiding, resting, [Pañcatantra] i. [distich] 224. 2. Being, [Hitopadeśa] 65, 5, M.M.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryVarti (वर्ति).—[feminine] a pad or kind of bandage on a wound; wick of a lamp; paint, ointment, [especially] eye-salve.
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Vartī (वर्ती).—[feminine] a pad or kind of bandage on a wound; wick of a lamp; paint, ointment, [especially] eye-salve.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryVartin (वर्तिन्).—[adjective] staying, remaining, lying, situated in (—°), engaged in or occupied with (—°), proceeding with, behaving (well) towards (—°).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Varti (वर्ति):—[from varta] 1. varti f. = vartī
2) Vartī (वर्ती):—[from varti > varta] a f. anything rolled or wrapped round, a pad, a kind of bandage bound round a wound, [Suśruta]
3) [v.s. ...] any cosmetic prepared from various substances (used as a remedy in the form of a paste or pill), [ib.]
4) [v.s. ...] ointment, unguent, collyrium, [Uttararāma-carita; Kathāsaritsāgara]
5) [v.s. ...] a suppository, [ib.]
6) [v.s. ...] the wick of a lamp, [Mahābhārata; Varāha-mihira’s Bṛhat-saṃhitā; Kathāsaritsāgara]
7) [v.s. ...] a magical wick, [Pañcatantra]
8) [v.s. ...] a limp, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
9) [v.s. ...] the projecting threads or unwoven ends of woven cloth, a kind of fringe, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
10) [v.s. ...] a projecting rim or protuberance round a vessel, [Kātyāyana-śrauta-sūtra]
11) [v.s. ...] a swelling or poly. pus in the throat, [Suśruta]
12) [v.s. ...] a swelling or protuberance formed by internal rupture, [ib.] (cf. mūtra-v)
13) [v.s. ...] a surgical instrument, bougie, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
14) [v.s. ...] a streak, line (See dhūma-v).
15) Varti (वर्ति):—[from varta] 2. varti in [compound] for vartin.
16) Vartī (वर्ती):—[from varta] b = varti1 q.v.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Vartin (वर्तिन्):—[from varta] mfn. abiding, staying, resting, living or situated in (mostly [compound]), [Kāvya literature; Kathāsaritsāgara] etc.
2) [v.s. ...] (ifc.) being in any position or condition, engaged in, practising, performing, [Mahābhārata; Rāmāyaṇa] etc.
3) [v.s. ...] obeying, executing (an order; cf. nideśa-v)
4) [v.s. ...] conducting one’s self, behaving, acting, [Manu-smṛti; Mahābhārata] etc.
5) [v.s. ...] (ifc.) behaving properly towards, [ib.] (cf. guru-v; guru-vat = gurāv iva)
6) [v.s. ...] turning, moving, going, [Monier-Williams’ Sanskrit-English Dictionary]
7) [v.s. ...] m. the meaning of an affix (= pratyayārtha), [Patañjali]
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)Varti (वर्ति) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Vaṭṭi.
[Sanskrit to German]
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.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusVarti (ವರ್ತಿ):—
1) [noun] a piece of cord or tape or a thin bundle of threads, in a candle, oil lamp, etc.; a wick.
2) [noun] the border of a cloth as sari (a garment worn by Indian women, consisting of a long piece of cotton or silk wrapped around the body with one end draped over the head or over one shoulder).
3) [noun] an injury to a part of the body caused by a blow, without breaking the skin but causing discolouration; a bruise.
4) [noun] a pill, flake of an aromatic substance.
5) [noun] a thin leaf of polished metal used in decorating.
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Vārti (ವಾರ್ತಿ):—[noun] a report of a recent event; intelligence; information; news.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+5): Vartik, Vartika, Vartikakara, Vartikapatha, Vartikavacana, Vartike, Vartikri, Vartimadhyama, Vartipada, Vartira, Vartiraka, Vartis, Vartishnu, Vartishyamana, Vartisu, Vartit, Vartita, Vartitajanman, Vartitaka, Vartitartha.
Ends with (+93): Adhovarti, Agravarti, Ajnanuvarti, Ajnavarti, Amaraughavartin, Amritavarti, Anapavarti, Anavarti, Anekavarti, Anivarti, Antarvartin, Anuparivartin, Anuvarti, Aparivarti, Aptavarti, Apurnaparivarti, Ardhacakravarti, Asannavarti, Ativarti, Avarti.
Full-text (+255): Vartis, Antarvartin, Purvavartita, Duravartin, Hastavartin, Vatti, Mutravarti, Cakravartitva, Samasamayavartita, Pradeshavartitva, Ghritavarti, Purvavartitva, Guruvartita, Nikatavartin, Guruvartin, Cakravartita, Unmargavartin, Banapatavartin, Bahirvartin, Akushidavartin.
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Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
Sushruta Samhita, volume 1: Sutrasthana (by Kaviraj Kunja Lal Bhishagratna)
Chapter XXXVI - Drugs of specific actions
Chapter V - Preliminary measures
Garga Samhita (English) (by Danavir Goswami)
Verse 8.13.123 < [Chapter 13 - A Thousand Names of Lord Balarāma]
Verse 6.15.23 < [Chapter 15 - The Glories of Nṛga-kūpa and Gopī-bhūmi]
Verse 4.1.1 < [Chapter 1 - The Story of the Personified Vedas]
Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati Dāsa)
Verse 1.12.26 < [Chapter 12 - The Lord’s Wandering Throughout Navadvīpa]
Verse 1.6.72 < [Chapter 6 - The Lord Begins Studying and His Childhood Mischief]
Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu (by Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī)
Verse 1.2.212 < [Part 2 - Devotional Service in Practice (sādhana-bhakti)]
Later Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Temples in Uttattur < [Chapter VI - Temples of Kulottunga II’s Time]
Temples in Perungalur (Perungoliyur) < [Chapter II - Temples of Kulottunga I’s Time]
Temples in Achyutamangalam < [Chapter XII - Temples of Kulottunga III’s Time]