Smaya, Smāya: 10 definitions
Introduction:
Smaya 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
Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)
Source: Wisdom Library: Nāṭya-śāstraSmaya (स्मय, “astonishment”).—One of the eight ‘permanent states’ (sthāyibhāva), according to the Nāṭyaśāstra chapter 7.31. These ‘permanent states’ are called ‘the source of delight’ and are not interfered with by other States. The term is used throughout nāṭyaśāstra literature. (Also see the Daśarūpa 4.43-44)
Natyashastra (नाट्यशास्त्र, nāṭyaśāstra) refers to both the ancient Indian tradition (shastra) of performing arts, (natya—theatrics, drama, dance, music), as well as the name of a Sanskrit work dealing with these subjects. It also teaches the rules for composing Dramatic plays (nataka), construction and performance of Theater, and Poetic works (kavya).
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana Index1a) Smaya (स्मय).—A son of Vasiṣṭha and a Prajāpati of the Svārociṣa epoch.*
- * Matsya-purāṇa 9. 9.
1b) Born of Puṣṭi.*
- * Bhāgavata-purāṇa IV. 1. 51.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionarySmaya (स्मय).—[smi-ac]
1) Astonishment, wonder, surprise.
2) Arrogance, pride, haughtiness, conceit; तस्मै स्मयावेश- विवर्जिताय (tasmai smayāveśa- vivarjitāya) R.5.19; प्रभवः स्मयदूषिताः (prabhavaḥ smayadūṣitāḥ) Bhartṛhari 3.2,69; Mu. 2.22; विधृतायोधनस्मयां (vidhṛtāyodhanasmayāṃ) (senām) Śiva B.25.29.
Derivable forms: smayaḥ (स्मयः).
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Smāya (स्माय).—A gentle smile; स्मायावलोकलवदर्शितभावहारि (smāyāvalokalavadarśitabhāvahāri) ... Bhāgavata 1.61.4.
Derivable forms: smāyaḥ (स्मायः).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionarySmaya (स्मय).—m.
(-yaḥ) 1. Pride, arrogance. 2. Surprise, astonishment. E. smi to smile, ac aff.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English DictionarySmaya (स्मय).—i. e. smi + a, m. 1. Surprise, astonishment. 2. Arrogance, pride, [Bhartṛhari, (ed. Bohlen.)] 3, 2; [Rājataraṅgiṇī] 5, 4.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionarySmaya (स्मय).—[masculine] astonishment, wonder; arrogance, pride in (—°).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Smaya (स्मय):—a etc. See [column]3.
2) [from smi] b m. (ifc. f(ā). ) smiling at anything, wonder, surprise, astonishment, [Mahābhārata; Bhartṛhari] ([varia lectio])
3) [v.s. ...] arrogance, conceit, pride in or at ([compound]), [Raghuvaṃśa; Daśakumāra-carita; Bhāgavata-purāṇa]
4) [v.s. ...] Pride (personified as the son of Dharma and Puṣṭi), [Bhāgavata-purāṇa]
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionarySmaya (स्मय):—(yaḥ) 1. m. Pride; surprise.
[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 corpusSmaya (ಸ್ಮಯ):—
1) [noun] the act or a gesture of smiling.
2) [noun] the feeling of surprise, admiration, and awe aroused by something strange, unexpected, incredible, etc.; wonder.
3) [noun] the quality or state of being arrogant; arrogance.
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: Smayadana, Smayadika, Smayaka, Smayamana, Smayana, Smayaniya, Smayanutti, Smayarahita.
Ends with (+4): Agatavismaya, Apasmaya, Asmaya, Ativismaya, Ayasmaya, Darvayasmaya, Ishatsmaya, Kritasmaya, Kritavismaya, Kshmaya, Kusmaya, Mahavismaya, Manasmaya, Nabhasmaya, Sasmaya, Saukshmaya, Savismaya, Shushmaya, Suvismaya, Ushmaya.
Full-text (+16): Utsmaya, Vismaya, Sasmayam, Apasmaya, Smayadana, Smayanutti, Vismayavat, Vismayakarin, Vismayavishadavat, Vismayaharshamula, Vismayakara, Vismayamgama, Vismayamkara, Kusmay, Kritasmaya, Vismayana, Vigatasmaya, Vismayin, Vismayaniya, Sasmaya.
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Search found 5 books and stories containing Smaya, Smāya; (plurals include: Smayas, Smāyas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Garga Samhita (English) (by Danavir Goswami)
Verse 2.12.21 < [Chapter 12 - Subduing Kāliya and Drinking the Forest Fire]
Verse 2.6.13 < [Chapter 6 - The Liberation of Aghāsura]
Verse 2.1.43 < [Chapter 1 - Description of the Entrance in Vṛndāvana]
Yoga-sutras (Vedanta Commentaries)
Sūtras 51-52 < [Part III - Powers]
Yoga-sutras (with Vyasa and Vachaspati Mishra) (by Rama Prasada)
Sūtra 3.50 < [Book 3 - Attainment (Vibhūti or Siddhi)]
The Bhagavata Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 1 - The Progeny of Svāyambhuva Manu’s Daughters < [Book 4 - Fourth Skandha]
The Vishnu Purana (by Horace Hayman Wilson)