Vishuva, Viṣuva: 11 definitions
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The Sanskrit term Viṣuva can be transliterated into English as Visuva or Vishuva, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationViṣuva (विषुव) refers to the “period of equinoxes”, according to Śivapurāṇa 1.15. Accordingly, regarding the benefit in the rites of Devayajña:—“[...] the period of equinoxes (viṣuva), the period of tropical transit, the period of transit to the capricornus, and the time of lunar eclipse are each of ten times more benefit than the previous one”.
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: ManthanabhairavatantramViṣuva (विषुव) refers to the “Equinox”, according to the Śrīmatottara-tantra, an expansion of the Kubjikāmatatantra: the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—Accordingly, as the Goddess (i.e., Kubjikā) said to Caṇḍākṣī: “Well done, you whose desire has been fulfilled! As this place has been filled (by you in this way), your nature is full (pūrṇarūpiṇī). And (you) will (possess) sovereignty (over this place which is) this mountain that is your creation (udbhava). As you have purified (saṃskṛta) this (place) with the Yoga of the Equinox (viṣuva-yoga) you will indeed be the mistress of (this) sacred seat in every 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.
India history and geography
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Indian Epigraphical GlossaryViṣuva.—(CII 4; SII 1), the autumnal or vernal equinox; also called viṣuvat (q. v.). Note: viṣuva 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
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryViṣuva (विषुव).—The first point of Aries or Libra into which the sun enters at the vernal or autumnal equinox, the equinoctial point; अयने विषुवे कुर्याह्यतीपाते दिनक्षये (ayane viṣuve kuryāhyatīpāte dinakṣaye) Bhāgavata 7. 14.2.
Derivable forms: viṣuvam (विषुवम्).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryViṣuva (विषुव).—n.
(-vaṃ) The first point of Aries or Libra into which the sun enters at the vernal or autumnal equinox. E. viṣu equally, (the night and day,) and va or pa aff.; also viṣupa .
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English DictionaryViṣuva (विषुव).—viṣuvat viṣuvat, i. e. viṣu + vant, n. (va, by dropping the final t), The equinox, [Hitopadeśa] 114, 22 (va).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryViṣuva (विषुव):—[from viṣu] m. or n. (cf. viṣuvat; [accusative] viṣuvam or viṣvam cf. 1. viṣu above) the equinox, [Mahābhārata; Purāṇa]
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryViṣuva (विषुव):—(vaṃ) 1. n. Idem.
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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.
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionaryVisuva (विसुव) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Viṣuvat.
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 corpusViṣuva (ವಿಷುವ):—
1) [noun] the time when the sun crosses the equator, making night and day of equal length in all parts of the earth.
2) [noun] the first point of Aries orLibra into which the son enters at the vernal or autumnal equinox.
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 (+17): Vishuvacchaya, Vishuvachaya, Vishuvachchhaya, Vishuvachhaya, Vishuvad, Vishuvadbha, Vishuvadbimdu, Vishuvaddesha, Vishuvaddina, Vishuvaddinamadhyahnacchaya, Vishuvaddinamadhyahnachchhaya, Vishuvaddivasa, Vishuvadina, Vishuvadrekhe, Vishuvadvalaya, Vishuvadvritta, Vishuvajiva, Vishuvamandala, Vishuvamsha, Vishuvan.
Ends with: Jalavishuva, Mahavishuva, Vasanta-vishuva.
Full-text (+14): Vishuvadina, Jalavishuva, Mahavishuva, Vishuvasamkranti, Vishuvarekha, Vishuvasamaya, Vishuvat, Vishuvacchaya, Vishuvachaya, Vishuvadbimdu, Makavishuvam, Vishu, Vishvam, Metavitavam, Mahavishuvasamkranti, Natuvanal, Vishupa, Vicuvatinam, Vituvam, Vishuvasankranti.
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Search found 10 books and stories containing Vishuva, Viṣuva, Visuva; (plurals include: Vishuvas, Viṣuvas, Visuvas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 201 - Greatness of Kālabhairava Śmaśāna < [Section 1 - Prabhāsa-kṣetra-māhātmya]
Chapter 121 - The Greatness of Soma Tīrtha < [Section 3 - Revā-khaṇḍa]
Chapter 190 - The Greatness of Candrahāsa Tīrtha < [Section 3 - Revā-khaṇḍa]
Puranic encyclopaedia (by Vettam Mani)
The Brahmanda Purana (by G.V. Tagare)
Chapter 21 - Description of the solar system < [Section 2 - Anuṣaṅga-pāda]
Karmic Astrology—a Study (by Sunita Anant Chavan)
Part 2.2.2 - Units of time < [Chapter 2 - Jyotiḥśāstra and the Concept of Karman]
Concluding Remarks < [Chapter 3 - Development of Jyotiḥśāstra and Karman in the Literature]
Part 2.4 - Correlation of Jyotiṣa and Karma in the Brāhmaṇa Period < [Chapter 3 - Development of Jyotiḥśāstra and Karman in the Literature]
The Padma Purana (by N.A. Deshpande)
Chapter 14 - Sages Pray to God Śiva for Protection from Demon Bāṇa < [Section 3 - Svarga-khaṇḍa (section on the heavens)]
Chapter 49 - Good Conduct < [Section 1 - Sṛṣṭi-khaṇḍa (section on creation)]
Chapter 34 - The gift of Brahmāṇḍa < [Section 1 - Sṛṣṭi-khaṇḍa (section on creation)]
The Matsya Purana (critical study) (by Kushal Kalita)
Part 5.2 - The ten Merudānas < [Chapter 4 - Religious aspects of the Matsyapurāṇa]
Part 5.1 - The sixteen Mahādānas < [Chapter 4 - Religious aspects of the Matsyapurāṇa]