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Viuvv means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. 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.
In Hinduism
Kavya (poetry)
Source: OpenEdition books: Vividhatīrthakalpaḥ (Kāvya)Viuvv (विउव्व्) in Prakrit (or Vikṛ in Sanskrit) refers to a “magical creation or metamorphosis often malefic to deceive or put to the test”, as is mentioned in the Vividhatīrthakalpa by Jinaprabhasūri (13th century A.D.): an ancient text devoted to various Jaina holy places (tīrthas).—(Bloomfield 1985 (1 1919) p. 222; 1924 p. 225; Balbir 1986 p. 51):—1. “creations”; 2. “divine metamorphoses”;—The magical process is not always loaded with negative connotations: 1. -five “arrangements” at Girnar 155 [(2) 6.10]; -“creation” of a silver mine by Aṃbā 156 [(2) 6.26]; 2. -Vajrasvāmin “gives himself” at first a completely banal appearance 341 [(36) 69.27], § 16, then an incomparable natural beauty 341 [(36). [...]
Kavya (काव्य, kavya) refers to Sanskrit poetry, a popular ancient Indian tradition of literature. There have been many Sanskrit poets over the ages, hailing from ancient India and beyond. This topic includes mahakavya, or ‘epic poetry’ and natya, or ‘dramatic poetry’.
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