Veshman, Veshma, Veśma, Vesma, Veśman: 18 definitions
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Veshman 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.
The Sanskrit terms Veśma and Veśman can be transliterated into English as Vesma or Veshma or Vesman or Veshman, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Vastushastra (architecture)
Source: Wisdom Library: Vāstu-śāstra1) Veśma (वेश्म) refers to a “temple”, and in a broader sense represents “devotional place” or “residence of God”. It is one of commonly used names for a temple, as found in Vāstuśāstra literature such the Mayamata and the Mānasāra.
2) Veśma (वेश्म) is a Sanskrit technical term denoting a “residence” in general, according to the lists of synonyms given in the Mayamata XIX.10-12, the Mānasāra XIX.108-12 and the Samarāṅgaṇa-sūtradhāra XVIII.8-9, all populair treatises on Vāstuśāstra literature.
Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric Traditions (architecture)Veśman (वेश्मन्) refers to the “site” (for the construction of buildings), according to the Devyāmata (in the section śalyoddhāra-paṭala or “excavation of extraneous substances”).—Accordingly, “[...] If a cord is cut, there is death or deadly pain. [The officiant] who has knowledge of the ritual should perform the fire rite for quelling of calamities, if he becomes aware of such [omens]. Since a levelled house brings every comfort and prosperity [to the residents], one should divide the site properly with cords and examine extraneous substances beneath the site (veśman—veśmani lakṣayet). [...]”.
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)
Source: archive.org: Nilamata Purana: a cultural and literary studyVeśma (वेश्म) is the name for a “building” that once existed in ancient Kashmir (Kaśmīra) as mentioned in the Nīlamatapurāṇa.—The terms—bhavana, gṛha, niveśana, ālaya, veśma, āyatana, aṭṭālaka etc. have been used in the Nīlamata for buildings but it is not possible to distinguish between the significance of one term and the other. No example of the period of the Nīlamata has been preserved. The Nīlamata says nothing about the building-materials. All that is known about the houses mentioned in the Nīlamata is that those had doors and ventilators and were whitewashed. The decoration of houses with fruits, leaves and garlands of rice-plants is also referred to.
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)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramVeśman (वेश्मन्) refers to the “house” (i.e., of the Yoginī) according to the Janmasūtra.—The six beginning with the Buddhists and ending with the Śaivites are in the fettered state (paśubhāva). The seventh that has come into being is the House (veśman) of the Yoginī whose sign is liberation. In the first one Tārā is the goddess (śakti) and Ambikā in the second. Gāyatrī is (the form of the goddess) in the third (birth) and Lakṣmī in the fourth. In the fifth she is Rājñī and is said to be Umā in the sixth. In the seventh she is Khañjī who has descended in each Age.
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: SOAS University of London: Protective Rites in the Netra TantraVeśman (वेश्मन्) refers to “home”, according to the Netratantra of Kṣemarāja: a Śaiva text from the 9th century in which Śiva (Bhairava) teaches Pārvatī topics such as metaphysics, cosmology, and soteriology.—Accordingly, [verse 19.101cd-105ab, while describing the ritual that protect the king and his kingdom]—“[...] [The Mantrin] should worship [Amṛteśa] to benefit Brahmins, cows, his own protection, and [the king’s] own people, offering abundant oblations at home (veśman) on the ninth day [of the light half of the month] Mahānavamī. As said before, [this brings] long life, freedom from disease, and perfect health”.
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: archive.org: Vedic index of Names and SubjectsVeśman (वेश्मन्, ‘house’) occurs in the Rigveda and later. It denotes the house as the place where a man is ‘settled’ (viś).
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionaryvesma : (nt.) a dwelling place.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryVesma, (nt.) (Vedic veśman, fr. viś to enter: see visati) a house J. V, 84. A trace of the n-stem in Loc. vesmani J. V, 60. (Page 651)
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 dictionaryVeśman (वेश्मन्).—n. [viś-manin]
1) A house, dwelling, an abode, a mansion, palace; वेश्मानि रामः परिवर्हवन्ति विश्राण्य सौहार्द- निधिः सुहृद्भ्यः (veśmāni rāmaḥ parivarhavanti viśrāṇya sauhārda- nidhiḥ suhṛdbhyaḥ) R.14.15.; Meghadūta 25; Manusmṛti 4.73;9.85.
2) Name of the 4th astrological house.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryVeśman (वेश्मन्).—n. (-śma) A house. E. viś to enter, manin aff.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English DictionaryVeśman (वेश्मन्).—i. e. viś + man, n. 1. A house, [Pañcatantra] iii. [distich] 172; 218; an abode. 2. A temple, [Rājataraṅgiṇī] 5, 167.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryVeśman (वेश्मन्).—[neuter] dwelling, house, chamber.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryVeśma (वेश्म):—[from veśa] in [compound] for veśman.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Veśman (वेश्मन्):—[from veśa] n. a house, dwelling, mansion, abode, apartment, [Ṛg-veda] etc. etc.
2) [v.s. ...] a palace, [Āpastamba]
3) [v.s. ...] an astrological house, [Varāha-mihira’s Bṛhat-saṃhitā]
4) [v.s. ...] Name of the 4th astr° house, [ib.]
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryVeśman (वेश्मन्):—(śma) 5. n. A house.
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)Veśman (वेश्मन्) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Vimha.
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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 corpusVēśma (ವೇಶ್ಮ):—[noun] = ವೇಶ [vesha] – 2.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
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Starts with: Veshmabhu, Veshmakalinga, Veshmakarman, Veshmana, Veshmanakula, Veshmanta, Veshmasthuna, Veshmavasa.
Full-text (+96): Veshmanakula, Veshmabhu, Veshmasthuna, Bandhanaveshman, Pataveshman, Meghaveshman, Karaveshman, Cintaveshman, Kridaveshman, Antarveshman, Veshmavasa, Shmashanaveshman, Veshmakalinga, Adhiveshma, Prativeshman, Shilaveshman, Garbhaveshman, Jataveshman, Rajaveshman, Ekaveshman.
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Brihat Jataka by Varahamihira [Sanskrit/English] (by Michael D Neely)
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Architectural data in the Puranas (by Sharda Devi)
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Kathasaritsagara (cultural study) (by S. W. Chitale)
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Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
Chandogya Upanishad (english Translation) (by Swami Lokeswarananda)
Sahitya-kaumudi by Baladeva Vidyabhushana (by Gaurapada Dāsa)