Yuvana, Yuvāna: 5 definitions
Introduction:
Yuvana 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
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana IndexYuvana (युवन).—A god of the Lekha group.*
- * Brahmāṇḍa-purāṇa II. 36. 76.
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: ManthanabhairavatantramYuvāna (युवान) refers to “youth”, according to the Kularatnoddyota, one of the earliest Kubjikā Tantras.—Accordingly, “[...] You have a third form which is present (in the Transmission of) the Youth and ends with (that of) the Aged. [...] (This form of the goddess) breaks through the Wheels by means of (her) great mass of rays that are to the side, above and below. Issuing forth from the Door of Brahmā, she has become one in the supreme, pure and unsupported Void. O Kubjeśī, you should be contemplated in this way residing in the Transmission of the Youth [i.e., yuvāna-krama-saṃsthitā]”.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryYuvana (युवन):—(?) m. the moon, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
[Sanskrit to German]
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 corpusYuvāna (ಯುವಾನ):—[noun] a young man.
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: Yuvanaka, Yuvanakrama, Yuvanashva, Yuvanashvaja.
Ends with: Anayuvana, Darvyudayuvana, Pratiyuvana, Prayuvana, Sarayuvana.
Full-text: Prayuvana, Pratiyuvana, Asmera, Lekha, Atmasampanna, Paumsna, Prabhadraka, Jariman, Yuvan, Ayu, Pravara, Lamb.
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Search found 10 books and stories containing Yuvana, Yuvāna; (plurals include: Yuvanas, Yuvānas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
Garga Samhita (English) (by Danavir Goswami)
Verse 3.2.12 < [Chapter 2 - The Great Festival of Śrī Girirāja]
Verse 2.8.18 < [Chapter 8 - Description of Seeing Lord Kṛṣṇa]
Sahitya-kaumudi by Baladeva Vidyabhushana (by Gaurapada Dāsa)
Text 10.118 < [Chapter 10 - Ornaments of Meaning]
Rudra-Shiva concept (Study) (by Maumita Bhattacharjee)
1. Ṛgveda (a): Physical appearance of Rudra < [Chapter 2 - Rudra-Śiva in the Saṃhitā Literature]
1. Ṛgveda (d): Malevolent aspects of Rudra < [Chapter 2 - Rudra-Śiva in the Saṃhitā Literature]
1. Epithets and Attributes of Rudra-Śiva (Introduction) < [Chapter 6a - The Epithets of Rudra-Śiva]
Women in the Atharva-veda Samhita (by Pranab Jyoti Kalita)
5i. Female Education < [Chapter 3 - The Familial and Social Life of Women in the Atharvaveda]
Kamashastra Discourse (Life in Ancient India) (by Nidheesh Kannan B.)
6.6. Sexual Minorities in Ancient India < [Chapter 5 - Looking for Alternatives: Possibilities in Kāmaśāstra]