Pravaha: 20 definitions
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In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Puranic Encyclopedia1) Pravaha (प्रवह).—A vāyu (wind). This wind of life in the body always moves upwards. (Śloka 21, Chapter 301, Śānti Parva).
2) Pravāha (प्रवाह).—A soldier of Subrahmaṇya. (Śloka 64, Chapter 45, Śalya Parva).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana IndexPravaha (प्रवह).—One of the seven Maruts;1 the kind of wind that helps Brahmaja clouds to rain: the chief of the second vātaskandha;2 the clouds controlling Jīmūta clouds.3
- 1) Brahmāṇḍa-purāṇa II. 22. 39; Matsya-purāṇa 163. 32.
- 2) Brahmāṇḍa-purāṇa II. 23. 98; III. 5. 83; Vāyu-purāṇa 67. 115.
- 3) Ib. 51. 36.
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.
Ayurveda (science of life)
Kalpa (Formulas, Drug prescriptions and other Medicinal preparations)
Source: Shodhganga: Edition translation and critical study of yogasarasamgrahaPravāha (प्रवाह) refers to “evacuation by stool” and is one of the various diseases mentioned in the 15th-century Yogasārasaṅgraha (Yogasara-saṅgraha) by Vāsudeva: an unpublished Keralite work representing an Ayurvedic compendium of medicinal recipes. The Yogasārasaṃgraha [mentioning pravāha] deals with entire recipes in the route of administration, and thus deals with the knowledge of pharmacy (bhaiṣajya-kalpanā) which is a branch of pharmacology (dravyaguṇa).
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.
Nyaya (school of philosophy)
Source: academia.edu: Religious Inclusivism in the Writings of an Early Modern Sanskrit Intellectual (nyaya)Pravāha (प्रवाह) or Abhyupāya (Cf. Jayantabhaṭṭa) refers to the “streams” (of the Ganges that flow into the ocean), according to Jayanta Bhaṭṭa (ninth–tenth century), the great Naiyāyika from Kashmir, who was a close reader of Kumārila’s work.—In the [Nyāyamañjarī], Jayanta presents another, more inclusivist position according to which all religious scriptures are equally valid (sarvāgamaprāmāṇya). The imagined proponent of this view compares, in a way akin to neo-Hindus, the many means (abhyupāya) taught by the various distinct āgamas to the streams (pravāha) of the Ganges that flow into the same ocean. Although they differ in terms of their object of knowledge (jñānaviṣaya), all āgamas converge upon the same summum bonum (upeya) taught in all śāstras―final liberation (apavarga)―and also agree that knowledge is the only means (upāya) to achieve this goal.
Nyaya (न्याय, nyaya) refers to a school of Hindu philosophy (astika), drawing its subject-matter from the Upanishads. The Nyaya philosophy is known for its theories on logic, methodology and epistemology, however, it is closely related with Vaisheshika in terms of metaphysics.
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramPravāha (प्रवाह) refers to the “currents” (of nectar—that stream from it into the body), according to the Śrīmatottara-tantra, an expansion of the Kubjikāmatatantra: the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—Accordingly, “(The third sacred seat) is located in the throat and it illumines as do the rays of the full moon. Moonlight by nature, its purpose is to delight by the currents of nectar (that stream from it into the body) [i.e., amṛta-pravāha-āhlādana-artha] and to (bring about) many forms of emanation. The emperor (who governs from this seat) is the venerable Ṣaṣṭhīśanātha who resides in the middle of the wheel surrounded by sixteen energies. He is mounted on the energy of action and is surrounded by many troupes of Yoginīs. [...]”.
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.
Yoga (school of philosophy)
Source: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation by Jason Birch1) Pravāha (प्रवाह) refers to the “flow (of the breath)”, according to the Amanaska Yoga treatise dealing with meditation, absorption, yogic powers and liberation.—Accordingly, as Īśvara says to Vāmadeva: “[...] [Now], I shall define the nature of that highest, mind-free absorption which arises for those devoted to constant practice. [...] By means of an absorption for one breath, the [principal five] bodily winds beginning with Prāṇa, flow to their own places because of the complete restraint of the flow of the breath (śvāsa-pravāha). [...]”.
2) Pravāha (प्रवाह) refers to the “flows (of the various vital airs)” (in the channels) (of the body), according to the Amanaska Yoga.—Accordingly, as Īśvara says to Vāmadeva: “[...] [Though] one may with difficulty master the breath by various Mudrās which are based upon physical torture; [though] one may control the flows [of the various vital airs] in all the channels (nāḍī-pravāha) located in one’s body; and though one may accomplish the dubious [act] of going into another’s body, there is certainly no attainment of liberation for one whose happiness is solely attached to knowledge [of these]. [...]”.
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).
Languages of India and abroad
Marathi-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionarypravāha (प्रवाह).—m (S) Stream, flow, flux, continuous passage. Ex. of comp. jalapravāha, udakapra0, raktapra0, rudhirapra0, pūyapra0, madhupra0, dugdhapra0. 2 fig. Course or current (of affairs, fashions &c.): flow (as of eloquence): action, occupation, active life. 3 Tendency; direction or course towards (as of the affections, genius &c.); predilection, partiality, propension, bearing. pravāhānta paḍaṇēṃ To drift with the stream; to comply with prevailing fashions.
Source: DDSA: The Aryabhusan school dictionary, Marathi-Englishpravāha (प्रवाह).—m Stream. Course. Tendency. prayā hānta paḍaṇēṃ To drift with the current.
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 dictionaryPravaha (प्रवह).—
1) Flowing or streaming forth.
2) Wind.
3) Name of one of the seven courses of wind (said to cause the motion of the planets); प्राणापानौ समानं च व्यानोदानौ च तत्त्वतः । अंधश्चैवानिलं ज्ञात्वा प्रवहं चानिलं पुनः ॥ सप्त वातांस्तथा ज्ञात्वा (prāṇāpānau samānaṃ ca vyānodānau ca tattvataḥ | aṃdhaścaivānilaṃ jñātvā pravahaṃ cānilaṃ punaḥ || sapta vātāṃstathā jñātvā) Mahābhārata (Bombay) 12.31.27-28; एकः पिपासुः प्रवहानिलस्य (ekaḥ pipāsuḥ pravahānilasya) N.22.77.
4) A reservoir into which water is carried off.
5) Going forth, going from a town.
Derivable forms: pravahaḥ (प्रवहः).
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Pravāha (प्रवाह).—
1) Flowing or streaming forth.
2) A stream, course, current; प्रवाहस्ते वारां श्रियमयमपारां दिशतु नः (pravāhaste vārāṃ śriyamayamapārāṃ diśatu naḥ) G. L.2; R.5.46;13.1,48; Kumārasambhava 1.54; Meghadūta 48.
3) Flow, running water.
4) Continuous flow, unbroken succession, continuity.
5) Course of events (rolling onward like a stream).
6) Activity, active occupation.
7) A pond, lake.
8) Course or direction towards.
9) An excellent horse. (pravāhemūtritam means (lit.) making water in a stream; (fig.) doing a useless action).
Derivable forms: pravāhaḥ (प्रवाहः).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryPravaha (प्रवह).—m.
(-haḥ) 1. Going forth, or from a town. 2. Streaming forth. 3. One of the seven Vayus, or courses of the wind which is said to cause the motion of the planets. 4. Wind, air. E. pra before, vah to bear, aff. ac .
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Pravāha (प्रवाह).—m.
(-haḥ) 1. Stream, flow, continuous passage. 2. Uninterrupted series, continuity. 3. Moving onwards like a stream, course of events. 4. Action, occupation, active life. 5. A pond. 6. A swift horse. f. (-hī) Sand. E. pra continually, vah to bear, aff. ghañ .
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English DictionaryPravaha (प्रवह).—[pra-vah + a], m. Wind.
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Pravāha (प्रवाह).—i. e. pra-vah + a, m. 1. Stream, [Vikramorvaśī, (ed. Bollensen.)] [distich] 49. 2. A torrent, [Pañcatantra] 38, 20. 3. A pond. 4. A swift horse. 5. Occupation, [Vedāntasāra, (in my Chrestomathy.)] in
Pravaha (प्रवह).—[adjective] carrying (—°); [masculine] a cert. wind.
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Pravāha (प्रवाह).—[masculine] stream, current, course, continuance, series.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Pravaha (प्रवह):—[=pra-vaha] [from pra-vah] mf(ā)n. bearing along, carrying (ifc.), [Mahābhārata; Rāmāyaṇa]
2) [v.s. ...] m. Name of one of the 7 winds said to cause the motion of the planets, [Mahābhārata; Harivaṃśa] etc. (cf. [Indian Wisdom, by Sir M. Monier-Williams 179])
3) [v.s. ...] wind, air, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
4) [v.s. ...] Name of one of the 7 tongues of fire, [Colebrooke]
5) [v.s. ...] a reservoir into which water is carried, [Yājñavalkya]
6) [v.s. ...] flowing or streaming forth, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.] (cf. -vāka)
7) [v.s. ...] going forth, g° from a town, [Horace H. Wilson]
8) Pravāha (प्रवाह):—[=pra-vāha] [from pra-vah] a mf. (ifc. f(ā). ) a stream, river, current, running water (he-mūtrita n. ‘making water in a river’, doing a useless action, [Pāṇini 2-1, 47 [Scholiast or Commentator]])
9) [v.s. ...] met. = continuous flow or passage, unbroken series or succession, continuity, [Śatapatha-brāhmaṇa] etc. etc.
10) [v.s. ...] continuous use or employment, [Śaṃkarācārya]
11) [v.s. ...] c° train of thought, [Sarvadarśana-saṃgraha]
12) [v.s. ...] Name of [chapter] in Sad-ukti-karṇāmṛta
13) [v.s. ...] flowing or streaming forth, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.] (cf. -vaha)
14) [v.s. ...] course of action, activity, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
15) [v.s. ...] course or direction towards, [Horace H. Wilson]
16) [v.s. ...] a pond, lake, [ib.]
17) [v.s. ...] a beautiful horse, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
18) [v.s. ...] Name of one of the attendants of Skanda, [Mahābhārata]
19) [v.s. ...] ([plural]) Name of a people, [Viṣṇu-purāṇa]
20) [=pra-vāha] b etc. See pra-√vah.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Pravaha (प्रवह):—[pra-vaha] (haḥ) 1. m. Going forth; wind.
2) Pravāha (प्रवाह):—[pra-vāha] (haḥ) 1. m. Stream; action; pond; swift horse. f. (hī) Sand.
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)Pravaha (प्रवह) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit words: Pavaha, Pavāha, Pavvāha.
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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 dictionaryPravāha (प्रवाह) [Also spelled pravah]:—(nm) flow; fluency; an unbroken sequence; ~[hamaya] fluent, having a flow; ~[hita] flowed, consigned to a flow of water, etc.
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Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusPravaha (ಪ್ರವಹ):—[adjective] flowing forward (as a liquid); moving, gliding or elapsing (as time).
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Pravaha (ಪ್ರವಹ):—
1) [noun] a going out.
2) [noun] air in a perceptible motion; wind.
3) [noun] Vāyu, the Hindu Wind-God.
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Pravāha (ಪ್ರವಾಹ):—
1) [noun] the act, fact or manner of flowing; a flow.
2) [noun] an overflowing of water (in a stream, river, etc.); flood.
3) [noun] the fact of flowing uninterruptedly flow; continuity.
4) [noun] (myth.) name of a hell.
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 (+13): Pravaahak, Pravaha-patala, Pravahaka, Pravahakam, Pravahaki, Pravahalika, Pravahamana, Pravahamapaka, Pravahamaya, Pravahan, Pravahana, Pravahana-ghotaka, Pravahanabalivarda, Pravahanabhanga, Pravahanaka, Pravahanavahaka, Pravahanem, Pravahaneya, Pravahaneyaka, Pravahaneyi.
Ends with (+14): Adhahpravaha, Adhomukhapravaha, Amritapravaha, Ashrupravaha, Bahupravaha, Dharapravaha, Gangapravaha, Guptapravaha, Jalapravaha, Janapravaha, Kamtapravaha, Kathapravaha, Khapravaha, Kshirapravaha, Lokapravaha, Meghapravaha, Nadipravaha, Narampravaha, Purvapravaha, Raktapravaha.
Full-text (+50): Pavaha, Varipravaha, Bahupravaha, Mahadhur, Pravahya, Paravaha, Pravahana, Adhahpravaha, Stimitapravaha, Sampravaha, Pravahemutrita, Yantrapravaha, Pravahin, Pravahayitritva, Pravahayitri, Ajasra, Ashrupravaha, Pravahanem, Shatagunibhu, Varshambupravaha.
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