Stanin, Stanī, Stani: 5 definitions
Introduction:
Stanin means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Hindi. 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
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramStanī (स्तनी) refers to “she who has breasts”, according to the Kularatnoddyota, one of the earliest Kubjikā Tantras.—Accordingly, “That, O goddess, is said to be the subtle (form), now listen to the gross one. [...] The great conch (she holds) makes her proud and the beauty of her crown enhances her beauty. (She is) adorned with a garland of severed heads that extends from the soles of the feet up to (her) neck. She drips with the blood that flows (from the heads) and is fatigued by the weight of her (dangling) rocking hair. Very fierce, she destroys (the universe) by licking (it up). She has big teeth and a thin stomach. She has long (dangling) breasts [i.e., lamba-stanī] and a large chest. Her furious form is (lean) without flesh. She has six faces and twelve arms and her back is slightly bent”.
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.
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric TraditionsStanī (स्तनी) refers to the “(female) breasts”, according to the 13th-century Matsyendrasaṃhitā: a Kubjikā-Tripurā oriented Tantric Yoga text of the Ṣaḍanvayaśāmbhava tradition from South India.—Accordingly, “[Visualisation of Śakti]:—[...] The tilaka-mark on her forehead is made with musk thickened with camphor. She has lotus-eyes. She is adorned with rings, armlets, anklets, necklaces etc. Her beautiful lotus face resembles the spotless moon. Her mouth is filled with betel. Her breasts (stanī) are like golden jars. [...]”.
Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.
Ayurveda (science of life)
Veterinary Medicine (The study and treatment of Animals)
Source: Asian Agri-History: Paśu Āyurvēda (Veterinary Medicine) in GaruḍapurāṇaStanī (स्तनी) refers to “teated” representing one of various undesirable characteristics in horses (haya/aśva), according to Āyurveda sections in the Garuḍapurāṇa.—The treatment pertains to horses was described in detail in Garuḍapuraāṇa Ācārakhaṇḍa the chapter entitled Gajāśvāyurveda.There are many types of horses but the horse, which does not possess one of the various features [e.g., Stanī (teated)], is considered as healthy and fit one. Such type of horses only useful for riding, wars and other purposes.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Stanin (स्तनिन्):—[from stan] mfn. having a breast or udder, [Maitrāyaṇī-saṃhitā]
2) [v.s. ...] (said of a horse having a [particular] deformity), [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
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 dictionaryStanī (स्तनी):—(nm and a) mammals; having breasts/udders.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text (+1): Khastani, Galastani, Pivarastani, Galestani, Nistani, Samhatastani, Prasnutastani, Gostani, Lambastani, Kumbhastani, Giristani, Gostanisava, Pinottungastani, Svahastasvastikastani, Sustani, Dvistani, Tristani, Alamba, Pivara, Vata.
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Search found 7 books and stories containing Stanin, Stanī, Stani; (plurals include: Stanins, Stanīs, Stanis). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu (by Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī)
Verse 2.4.64 < [Part 4 - Transient Ecstatic Disturbances (vyābhicāri-bhāva)]
Verse 4.9.22 < [Part 9 - Incomplete Expression of Mellows (rasābhāsa)]
Verse 2.5.35 < [Part 5 - Permanent Ecstatic Mood (sthāyī-bhāva)]
Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary) (by Śrī Śrīmad Bhaktivedānta Nārāyana Gosvāmī Mahārāja)
Verse 1.7.46 < [Chapter 7 - Pūrṇa (pinnacle of excellent devotees)]
The Bhagavata Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 9 - Bharata, reborn as a Brāhmaṇa, saved by Bhadrakālī < [Book 5 - Fifth Skandha]
Natyashastra (English) (by Bharata-muni)
Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story) (by Somadeva)
Introductory Remarks (to the Vetālapañcaviṃśati) < [Appendix 6.1 - The Twenty-five Tales of a Vetāla]