Vinasha, Vināśa, Vinasa, Vināsa: 27 definitions
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Vinasha means something in Buddhism, Pali, Hinduism, Sanskrit, Jainism, Prakrit, the history of ancient India, 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.
The Sanskrit term Vināśa can be transliterated into English as Vinasa or Vinasha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
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In Hinduism
Vyakarana (Sanskrit grammar)
Source: Wikisource: A dictionary of Sanskrit grammarVināśa (विनाश).—Disappearance, elision; the word is frequently used in the sense of lopa; cf. एतच्च नित्येषु शब्देषु नेपपद्यते यस्सतो नाम विनाशः स्यादसतो वा प्रादुर्भावः (etacca nityeṣu śabdeṣu nepapadyate yassato nāma vināśaḥ syādasato vā prādurbhāvaḥ) M.Bh. on P. I.1.56 Vart.12.
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: gurumukhi.ru: Ayurveda glossary of termsVināśa (विनाश):—[vināśaḥ] Demolition or dying out
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.
Jyotisha (astronomy and astrology)
Source: Wisdom Library: Brihat Samhita by VarahamihiraVināśa (विनाश) refers to the “death” (i.e., of a reigning prince), according to the Bṛhatsaṃhitā (chapter 3), an encyclopedic Sanskrit work written by Varāhamihira mainly focusing on the science of ancient Indian astronomy astronomy (Jyotiṣa).—Accordingly, “The dark spots, also known as ketus, the sons of Rāhu are Tāmasa, Kīlaka and the like, and are 33 in number. How they affect the earth depends upon their color, position and shape. [...] A single spot will bring on famine; if two or more spots should appear, the reigning prince will die [i.e., vināśa—narapatervināśāy]; if they should appear white, red, yellow or black then the Brāhmaṇas, the Kṣatriyas, the Vaiśyas or the Śūdras will suffer respectively. Only those parts of the earth will suffer in the corresponding parts of which on the solar disc the spots happen to appear”.
Jyotisha (ज्योतिष, jyotiṣa or jyotish) refers to ‘astronomy’ or “Vedic astrology” and represents the fifth of the six Vedangas (additional sciences to be studied along with the Vedas). Jyotisha concerns itself with the study and prediction of the movements of celestial bodies, in order to calculate the auspicious time for rituals and ceremonies.
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramVināśa (विनाश) refers to “destruction” and as one of the weapons (attributes) of Goddess Kubjikā symbolizes “the avoidance of obstacles”, according to the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—Accordingly, “(Now) I will tell (you about) the great weapons of that (goddess) Kubjikā. [...] (One) attains (ultimate) reality by means of the trident and Māyā is destroyed by means of the wheel. All diseases are destroyed by the thunderbolt while the goad is considered to be (the means to attract and) control. The enemy is destroyed [i.e., śatru-vināśa] by the arrow. The dagger is the avoidance of obstacles. Wealth is acquired by means of the severed head and the eight yogic powers by the ascetic’s staff”.
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 TantraVināśa (विनाश) refers to the “destruction (of the enemy)”, 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 15.9cd-11, while describing protection rituals]—“[When the mantrin] confers benefits [during] different ages, [mustard seeds] appear in [different colors], bright white, etc. When white they are called all-bestowing, when red they are granting the kingdom. When they are yellow they are [said to] cause protection, and when black they cause the destruction of the enemy (śatru-vināśa-kṛt). In the four yugas, [mustard seeds] always are bi-colored, yellow and black. That which is known as rājasarṣapagaura, O Beloved, this [other] bi-colored [seed] is not visible”.
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.
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationVināśa (विनाश) refers to the “destruction (of the sacrifice)”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.29 (“Śivā-Śiva dialogue”).—Accordingly, as Pārvatī said to Śiva: “O lord, O lord of gods, you are my husband. Has it been forgotten by you why you destroyed the sacrifice (yajña-vināśa) of Dakṣa formerly with great tenacity? Listen, O lord of gods, I am born of Menā for the achievement of the task of the gods terrified to the quick by Tāraka. [...]”.
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.
Yoga (school of philosophy)
Source: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation by Jason BirchVināśa (विनाश) refers to “cessation”, according to the Amanaska Yoga treatise which deals absorption, yogic powers and liberation.—The Amanaska referred to (or qualified) Samādhi with several terms, which are all negative; [e.g., it is devoid of existence and non-existence, cessation and arising (vināśa-utpatti);] [...] The fact that such terminology is found in the Amanaska indicates that descriptions of Śiva and the void-like meditative states in Mantramargic Śaivism, were the basis of the descriptions of Samādhi and Paratattva (the highest reality) in this treatise. The Amanaska Yoga was consistent with the Pātañjala Yogaśāstra’s definition of Yoga, yet it described Samādhi in terms different to those of Pātañjalayoga; such as Acala—“that which is devoid of existence and non-existence, cessation and arising (vināśa-utpatti)”.
Yoga is originally considered a branch of Hindu philosophy (astika), but both ancient and modern Yoga combine the physical, mental and spiritual. Yoga teaches various physical techniques also known as āsanas (postures), used for various purposes (eg., meditation, contemplation, relaxation).
In Buddhism
Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: academia.edu: A Study and Translation of the GaganagañjaparipṛcchāVināśa (विनाश) refers to the “destruction (of views)”, according to the Gaganagañjaparipṛcchā: the eighth chapter of the Mahāsaṃnipāta (a collection of Mahāyāna Buddhist Sūtras).—Accordingly, “Son of good family, there are eight patiences reflecting on the dharma of the Bodhisattvas. What are the eight? (1) the patience of emptiness since there is no destruction (vināśa) of views; (2) the patience of signlessness since signs are not excluded; (3) the patience of wishlessness since there is no wish in awakening; (4) the patience of the unconditioned since there is no destruction of conditioned things; [...]”.
Source: De Gruyter: A Buddhist Ritual Manual on AgricultureVināśa (विनाश) refers to the “destruction (of life)”, according to the Vajratuṇḍasamayakalparāja, an ancient Buddhist ritual manual on agriculture from the 5th-century (or earlier), containing various instructions for the Sangha to provide agriculture-related services to laypeople including rain-making, weather control and crop protection.—Accordingly, [After Viṣṇudatta attempted to enchant a Nāga]: “[...] He ran to the Bhagavān, went up to him and having bowed down at his feet said, ‘May the Bhagavān save me, may the Sugata save me. A fierce Nāga is desirous of destroying my life (jīvita-vināśa) and there is nobody to save me’”.
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 ReflectionsVināśa (विनाश) refers to “decay”, according to the 11th century Jñānārṇava, a treatise on Jain Yoga in roughly 2200 Sanskrit verses composed by Śubhacandra.—Accordingly, “You must understand that the body is overcome by disease, youth is overcome by old age, vitality is oppressed by decay (vināśa-ārta) and life is oppressed by death”.
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.
India history and geography
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Indian Epigraphical GlossaryVināśa.—(LP), ‘not doing anything at all’. Note: vināśa is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary” as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionaryvināsa : (m.) destruction; ruin; loss.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryVināsa, (vi+nāsa, of naś) destruction, ruin, loss D. I, 34 (+uccheda & vibhava), 55; Pv. II, 710; Vism. 427 (so read for vinasa); DA. I, 120; PvA. 102 (dhana°), 133. (Page 624)
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.
Marathi-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionaryvināśa (विनाश).—m (S) Annihilation, extinction, destruction, perdition; cessation or loss of being.
Source: DDSA: The Aryabhusan school dictionary, Marathi-Englishvināśa (विनाश).—m Annihilation, extinction.
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
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryVināśa (विनाश).—
1) Destruction, ruin, utter loss, decay.
2) Removal.
3) Death.
4) The perishable world; संभूतिं च विनाशं च यस्तद्वेदोभयं सह (saṃbhūtiṃ ca vināśaṃ ca yastadvedobhayaṃ saha) Īśop.14 (it is called kāryabrahma).
Derivable forms: vināśaḥ (विनाशः).
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Vinasa (विनस).—a. (-sā, -sī f.) Noseless; यद्यहं नाथ नायास्यं विनासा हतबान्धवा (yadyahaṃ nātha nāyāsyaṃ vināsā hatabāndhavā) Bhaṭṭikāvya 5.8.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryVinasa (विनस).—mfn.
(-saḥ-sā or sī-saṃ) Noseless. E. vi priv., nas for nāsikā the nose.
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Vināśa (विनाश).—m.
(-śaḥ) 1. Disappearance, destruction, loss, annihilation, ruin, decay. 2. Removal. E. vi before, naś to perish, aff. ghañ .
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English DictionaryVināśa (विनाश).—i. e. vi-naś + a, m. 1. Perdition, [Mānavadharmaśāstra] 3, 179; ruin, destruction, [Pañcatantra] 162, 12; death, [Pañcatantra] 175, 3; 184, 9 (with upa yā, To die). 2. Removal, [Pañcatantra] 187, 7; disappearance; with abhi-i, To disappear, [Pañcatantra] v. [distich] 66. 3. Loss, [Vikramorvaśī, (ed. Bollensen.)] [distich] 85; [Pañcatantra] 145, 15.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryVinasa (विनस).—[adjective] robbed of the nose.
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Vināśa (विनाश).—[masculine] perdition, destruction, ruin, disappearance, loss.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Vinasa (विनस):—[=vi-nasa] [from vi] mf(ā)n. without a nose, noseless, [Bhaṭṭi-kāvya]
2) Vināsa (विनास):—[=vi-nāsa] [from vi] mf(ā)n. noseless, [Agni-purāṇa]
3) Vināśa (विनाश):—[=vi-nāśa] [from vi-naś] m. utter loss, annihilation, perdition, destruction, decay, death, removal, [Taittirīya-prātiśākhya; Upaniṣad; Mahābhārata] etc.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Vinasa (विनस):—[vi-nasa] (saḥ-sā-saṃ) a. Noseless.
2) Vināśa (विनाश):—[vi-nāśa] (śaḥ) 1. m. Disappearance, destruction, loss.
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)Vināśa (विनाश) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit words: Viuḍa, Viṇāsa.
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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.
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryVināśa (विनाश) [Also spelled vinash]:—(nm) destruction, devastation; disaster, ruin, wreck; ~[ka] destroyer/destructive, devastating/one who devastates or ruins; ~[dharmī] perishable, transient, transitory; -[hetu] the cause for destruction/devastation; ~[kāle] [viparīta buddhi] whom God would destory, He first makes mad.
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Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary1) Viṇāsa (विणास) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Vināśa.
2) Viṇāsa (विणास) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Vināśa.
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.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusVināśa (ವಿನಾಶ):—
1) [noun] a complete destruction; obliteration; annihilation.
2) [noun] the act or an instance of going out of sight; disappearance.
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: Vinasaka, Vinasanta, Vinashadharman, Vinashadharmin, Vinashahetu, Vinashakala, Vinashakara, Vinashakari, Vinashakate, Vinashaki, Vinashakrit, Vinashana, Vinashanakshetra, Vinasharta, Vinashasambhava, Vinashayat, Vinashayitri, Vinashayukta, Vinashonmukha, Vinashotpatti.
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Ishavasya Upanishad with Shankara Bhashya (Sitarama) (by S. Sitarama Sastri)
Isopanisad (Madhva commentary) (by Srisa Chandra Vasu)
Chandogya Upanishad (Madhva commentary) (by Srisa Chandra Vasu)
Shrimad Bhagavad-gita (by Narayana Gosvami)
Verse 6.40 < [Chapter 6 - Dhyāna-yoga (Yoga through the Path of Meditation)]
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Isha Upanishad (by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada)
Expiatory Rites in Keralite Tantra (by T. S. Syamkumar)
1. Expiatory Rites in Śaiva Texts (Introduction) < [Chapter 2 - Expiatory Rites in Āgamic Literature]
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