Vyanga, aka: Vyaṅga; 8 Definition(s)

Introduction

Vyanga means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Marathi. 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

Ayurveda (science of life)

Vyaṅga (व्यङ्ग) refers to a skin ailment marked by facial blotches. It is used throughout Āyurvedic literature such as the Caraka-saṃhitā and the Suśruta-saṃhitā. The literal translation of Vyaṅga is “limbless” or “deformed” but in a different context it can refer to a crippled person or a kind of cat’s eye (precious stone).

The Vāyu being aggravated through wrath and overfatiguing physical exercise, and surcharged with Pittam, and suddenly appearing on the face of a person, causes thin, circular, painless and brown-coloured patches or stains. They are known by the name of Vyanga.

Vyanga is one of the Kshudraroga, characterized by the presence of Niruja (painless) and Shavavarna Mandalas (bluish-black patches) on face. It is one of the most common diseases as regards the face is concerned. On the basis of clinical features, it can be compared with facial melanosis, one of the hyper pigmented disorders. Drugs with Rakta Prasadaka, Twak Prasadaka and Varnyakara properties are helpful in the management of Vyanga, that pacifies aggregated Doshas and help in Raktashodhana (blood purification).

Vyanga is a disease, which decreases the glowing complexion of the face and affects the skin. Among many diseases concerned with cosmetic values, Vyanga is common disease known to us from thousands of years. Though it is considered as Kshudra Roga (minor disease), has got a major importance as a cosmetic problem in the society. It is characterized by the presence of Niruja (painless), Tanu (thin) and Shavavarna Mandalas (bluish-black patches) on face, occurs due to vitiation of Vata, Pitta followed by Rakta Dosha.

context information

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.

Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)

Vyaṅga (व्यङ्ग) refers to “one who is deformed”, representing an undesirable characteristic of an Ācārya, according to the 9th-century Hayaśīrṣa-pañcarātra Ādikāṇḍa chapter 3.—The Lord said:—“I will tell you about the Sthāpakas endowed with perverse qualities. He should not construct a temple with those who are avoided in this Tantra. [...] He should not be stupid, have a fat lip, be one who spits, or have an indistinct voice, nor have a tumor, nor be a charmer nor be deformed (vyaṅga), proud or deaf. [...] A god enshrined by any of these named above (viz., vyaṅga), is in no manner a giver of fruit. If a building for Viṣṇu is made anywhere by these excluded types (viz., vyaṅga) then that temple will not give rise to enjoyment and liberation and will yield no reward, of this there is no doubt”.

context information

Pancaratra (पाञ्चरात्र, pāñcarātra) represents a tradition of Hinduism where Narayana is revered and worshipped. Closeley related to Vaishnavism, the Pancaratra literature includes various Agamas and tantras incorporating many Vaishnava philosophies.

Languages of India and abroad

Marathi-English dictionary

vyaṅga (व्यंग).—a S (vi & aṅga) vyaṅgita a Deformed or defective (in some limb, member, or organ); of whom some limb &c. is impaired, imperfect, or wanting. 2 fig. Incomplete, deficient, unentire--an article in general.

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vyaṅga (व्यंग).—n S Deformedness or defectiveness, incompleteness, imperfection: also a defective or feeble particular; a weak point. 2 A mole on the skin.

vyaṅga (व्यंग).—a Deformed. Fig. Deficient. n De- formedness.

Sanskrit-English dictionary

Vyaṅga (व्यङ्ग).—a. [vigatamaṅgaṃ yasya]

1) Bodiless.

2) Wanting a limb, deformed, mutilated, maimed, crippled.

3) Illarranged.

4) Lame.

5) Having no wheels.

-ṅgaḥ 1 A cripple.

2) A frog.

3) Dark spots on the cheek; क्रोधायासप्रकुपितो वायुः पित्तेन संयुतः । मुखमागत्य सहसा मण्डलं विसृजत्यतः । नीरूजं तनुकं श्यावं मुखे व्यङ्गं तमादिशेत् (krodhāyāsaprakupito vāyuḥ pittena saṃyutaḥ | mukhamāgatya sahasā maṇḍalaṃ visṛjatyataḥ | nīrūjaṃ tanukaṃ śyāvaṃ mukhe vyaṅgaṃ tamādiśet) Mādh. N.

4) Steel.

Vyaṅga (व्यङ्ग).—mfn.

(-ṅgaḥ-ṅgī-ṅgaṃ) 1. Deformed, lame. 2. Bodiless. 3. Ill-arranged. m.

(-ṅgaḥ) 1. A frog. 2. A cripple. 3. Discoloration of the face, dark spots on the cheek. E. vi depreciative, &c., aṅga body.

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