Gandha, ³Ò²¹²Ô»å³óÄå, Gamdha: 63 definitions
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Ayurveda (science of life)
Nighantu (Synonyms and Characteristics of Drugs and technical terms)
: Wisdom Library: Raj NighantuGandha (गनà¥à¤§) refers to “fragranceâ€� (viz., of a flower), as mentioned in a list of five synonyms, according to the second chapter (»å³ó²¹°ù²¹á¹‡yÄå»å¾±-±¹²¹°ù²µ²¹) of the 13th-century Raj Nighantu or ¸éÄåÂá²¹²Ô¾±²µ³ó²¹á¹‡á¹³Ü (an Ayurvedic encyclopedia). The DharaṇyÄådi-varga covers the lands, soil, mountains, jungles and vegetation’s relations between trees [viz., Gandha] and plants and substances, with their various kinds.
Agriculture (Krishi) and Vrikshayurveda (study of Plant life)
: Shodhganga: Drumavichitrikarnam—Plant mutagenesis in ancient IndiaGandha (गनà¥à¤§) refers to “fragrance (of plants/flowers)â€� which can be manipulated according to the bio-organic agricultural methods described in the Vá¹›ká¹£Äåyurveda by SÅ«rapÄåla (1000 CE): an encyclopedic work dealing with the study of trees and the principles of ancient Indian agriculture.—Accordingly, “Several special processes with reference to the plants will be described hereunder. They are: [e.g., producing fragrance (gandha-samutpatti); changing the fragrance (gandha-pravartana);] and so on. [...]â€�.
Veterinary Medicine (The study and treatment of Animals)
: archive.org: The Elephant Lore of the HindusGandha (गनà¥à¤§) or “odorâ€� refers to one of the eight Guṇas of elephant-must, according to the 15th century ²ÑÄå³Ù²¹á¹…g²¹±ôÄ«±ôÄå composed by NÄ«lakaṇá¹ha in 263 Sanskrit verses, dealing with elephantology in ancient India, focusing on the science of management and treatment of elephants.—[Cf. chapter 9, “on kinds of mustâ€]: â€�6. Excitement, swiftness, odor (gandha), love passion, complete florescence of the body, wrath, prowess, and fearlessness are declared to be the eight excellences of mustâ€�.
Unclassified Ayurveda definitions
Source: Wisdom Library: Ä€yurveda and botany³Ò²¹²Ô»å³óÄå (गनà¥à¤§à¤�) is another name (synonym) for Åšaá¹Ä�, which is a Sanskrit name for the plant Hedychium spicatum (spiked ginger lily). This synonym was identified by Narahari in his 13th-century ¸éÄåÂá²¹²Ô¾±²µ³ó²¹á¹‡á¹³Ü (verses 6.226-227), which is an Ayurvedic medicinal thesaurus.
: Tieteelliset verkkolehdet: A note on Sanskrit GandhaThere are nine kinds of scent (gandha), according to the MahÄåbhÄårata (12.177.28; Bhá¹›gu’s discourse):
- Agreeable (¾±á¹£á¹²¹),
- Disagreeable (an¾±á¹£á¹²¹),
- Sweet (madhu),
- Pungent (°ì²¹á¹u),
- Stale (²Ô¾±°ù³óÄå°ù¾±²Ô),
- Compound (²õ²¹á¹ƒh²¹³Ù²¹),
- Soft (snigdha),
- Astringent (°ùÅ«°ìá¹£a)
- and tender (±¹¾±Å›²¹»å²¹).
All these nine kinds of scent are founded upon the earth-element (±èÄå°ù³Ù³ó¾±±¹²¹ or ±èá¹›t³ó¾±±¹Ä«).
: gurumukhi.ru: Ayurveda glossary of terms1) Gandha (गनà¥à¤§):—Smell
2) Smell : Odour

Ä€yurveda (आयà¥à¤°à¥à¤µà¥‡à¤¦, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Ä€yurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Wisdom Library: KubjikÄåmata-tantra³Ò²¹²Ô»å³óÄå (तà¥à¤µà¤šà¥€, “Smellâ€�):—Mentioned as a ³¾Äå³Ùá¹� in relation with CalanÄ«, according to the KubjikÄåmata-tantra. She is however, not usually part of the eight MÄåtá¹›s born from the body of CalanÄ«. These eight sub-manifestations (³¾Äå³Ùá¹�) symbolize a relation to the wind. They are presided over by the Bhairava AsitÄåá¹…ga. CalanÄ« is the fifth of the Eight MahÄå³¾Äå³Ùá¹›s, residing within the ²ÑÄå³Ùá¹›c²¹°ì°ù²¹ (third of the five cakras) and represents wind.
Source: Wisdom Library: ÅšaivismGandha (गनà¥à¤§) refers to the city of VÄåyu, situated on the north-western lower slope of mount Meru, according to ParÄåkhyatantra 5.66. Meru is the name of a golden mountained situated in the middle of nine landmasses (²Ô²¹±¹²¹°ì³ó²¹á¹‡á¸²¹): BhÄårata, Hari, Kimpuruá¹£a, Ramyaka, Ramaṇa, Kuru, BhadrÄåÅ›va, KetumÄåla and IlÄåvá¹›ta. Together these °ì³ó²¹á¹‡á¸²¹²õ make up the continent known as ´³²¹³¾²úÅ«»å±¹Ä«±è²¹.
Gandha is also known by the name GandhavatÄ« or GandhavahÄå and is mentioned in various other sources, eg., the Svacchanda-tantra 10.132-136, Kiraṇa-Äågama 8.51-54, Má¹›gendra-Äågama vidyÄåpÄåda 13.47-54, SarvajñÄånottara-tantra adhvaprakaraṇa 34-36 and Mataá¹…ga-Äågama vidyÄåpÄåda 23.60-63
The ParÄåkhyatantra is an old Åšaiva-siddhÄånta tantra dating from before the 10th century.
: Shodhganga: Temple management in the Ä€gamasGandha (गनà¥à¤§) or Vilepana refers to “fragrant sandal pasteâ€� and represents one of the various ³Ü±è²¹³¦Äå°ù²¹²õ (offerings), in ±èÅ«ÂáÄå (ritual worship), as defined in the ÅšaivÄågamas.—PÅ«jÄå consists of offering hospitality, in the form of water to wash the feet, to drink, water for ablutions, offering a bath, new clothes, fragrant unguents, fragrant flowers and ornaments, food and so on. Each step in the ±èÅ«ÂáÄå process is called â€�²õ²¹á¹ƒs°ìÄå°ù²¹â€� and each offering is called â€�³Ü±è²¹³¦Äå°ù²¹â€� [viz., Gandha].

Shaiva (शै�, 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.
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: Wisdom Library: Skanda-puranaGandha (गनà¥à¤§) (also: Anulepana) refers to “offering unguents and fragrant paste of sandal etc.â€� and represents one of the UpacÄåras (ways of service) according to the SkandapurÄåṇa 2.4.26 (“Dialogue between King Cola and ViṣṇudÄåsaâ€�).—Accordingly, as Viṣṇu (in the form of celestial attendants) narrated to Dharmadatta: “[...] ViṣṇudÄåsa continued to stay in the temple performing the Vratas. He performed all the austerities as laid down—those which cause satisfaction to Viṣṇu. [...] All the sixteen services [e.g., gandha] were performed by him. There were auspicious songs and dances. He performed the worship of Viṣṇu regularly. He observed these Vratas. Even as he walked about he remembered Viṣṇu. He used to sleep on the ground. He viewed all impartially. He saw Viṣṇu dwelling in all living beings. [...]â€�.
: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationGandha (गनà¥à¤§, “scentsâ€�) refers to “offering of scentsâ€� and represents one of the sixteen ³Ü±è²¹³¦Äå°ù²¹, or “sixteen types of homage and servicesâ€�, as described while explaining the mode of worshipping the phallic form (±ô¾±á¹…g²¹) of Åšiva in the ÅšivapurÄåṇa 1.11. Accordingly, “[...] the devotee shall worship the mobile emblem with the sixteen types of homage and services (³Ü±è²¹³¦Äå°ù²¹) as prescribed. It accords the region of Åšiva gradually. The sixteen types of service are [for example, offering of scents (gandha)] [...] Or he shall perform all the sixteen rites in the phallic emblem of human, saintly or godly origin, or in one naturally risen up (²õ±¹²¹²â²¹³¾²ú³óÅ«) or in one of very extraordinary nature installed dulyâ€�.
Gandha or Gandhasamarpaṇa (the offering of scents) is also mentioned in the ÅšivapurÄåṇa 1.20, while explaining the mode of worshipping an earthen phallic image (±èÄå°ù³Ù³ó¾±±¹²¹-±ô¾±á¹…g²¹) according to the Vedic rites:—“[...] the intelligent devotee shall offer scents (gandha) devoutly with the mantra ‘Namaá¸� Åšvabhyaḥâ€� etc. He shall offer ²¹°ìá¹£a³Ù²¹²õ (raw rice grains) with the mantra ‘Namastaká¹£abhyaḥâ€� etc.â€�.
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana Index1a) Gandha (गनà¥à¤§).—A son of Upamadga (see gandhamodavaha). (Cal. Edn.).*
- * Viṣṇu-purÄåṇa IV. 14. 9.
1b) Said to be essence milked from cow-earth by the Gandharvas.*
- * Matsya-purÄåṇa 7. 14: 10. 24: 16. 26.

The Purana (पà¥à¤°à¤¾à¤�, purÄåṇas) 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.
Vaisheshika (school of philosophy)
Source: Wisdom Library: VaiÅ›eá¹£ikaGandha (गनà¥à¤§, “smellâ€�) is one of the seventeen ²µ³Üṇa²õ (‘qualitiesâ€�), according to the VaiÅ›eá¹£ika-²õÅ«³Ù°ù²¹²õ. These ²µ³Üṇa²õ are considered as a category of ±è²¹»åÄå°ù³Ù³ó²¹ (“metaphysical correlateâ€�). These ±è²¹»åÄå°ù³Ù³ó²¹s represent everything that exists which can be cognized and named. Together with their subdivisions, they attempt to explain the nature of the universe and the existence of living beings.

Vaisheshika (वैशेषि�, vaiśeṣika) refers to a school of orthodox Hindu philosophy (astika), drawing its subject-matter from the Upanishads. Vaisheshika deals with subjects such as logic, epistemology, philosophy and expounds concepts similar to Buddhism in nature
Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)
Source: Wisdom Library: NÄåá¹ya-Å›ÄåstraGandha (गनà¥à¤§, “smellâ€�) refers to an aspect of the representation of objects and senses, according to the NÄåá¹yaÅ›Äåstra chapter 24. Accordingly, “by slightly narrowing down the eyes and expanding the nostrils and in the same breath, the wise one is to represent the agreeable taste (rasa) and the smell (gandha)â€�.

Natyashastra (नाटà¥à¤¯à¤¶à¤¾à¤¸à¥à¤¤à¥à¤°, ²ÔÄåá¹y²¹Å›Äå²õ³Ù°ù²¹) 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).
Nyaya (school of philosophy)
: Shodhganga: A study of NyÄåya-vaiÅ›eá¹£ika categoriesGandha (गनà¥à¤§, “smellâ€�) or Gandha²µ³Üṇa refers to one of the twenty-four ²µ³Üṇa²õ (qualities) according to all the modern works on NyÄåya-VaiÅ›eá¹£ika.—Gandha (Smell) is the third ²µ³Üṇa and it is a special ²µ³Üṇa. PraÅ›astapÄåda gives the definition–â€�gandho ²µ³ó°ùÄåṇagrÄåhyaá¸�â€�. That means it is perceived by the organ of smell. According to ViÅ›vanÄåtha also the gandha is perceived by the organ of smell. Annaṃbhaá¹á¹a also states the similar definition in his Tarkasaṃgraha: â€�²µ³ó°ùÄåṇagrÄåhyo guṇo²µ²¹²Ô»å³ó²¹á¸�â€�. In this definition the word ³¾Äå³Ù°ù²¹ is avoided, because it has no necessity, this organ apprehends only the quality of smell and nothing else. The word ²µ³Üṇa is added in this definition to exclude the generic attribute, gandhatva.
Gandha is twofold: fragrant and non-fragrant and it resides in earth only. Gandha becomes eternal when it is found in eternal things and it becomes non-eternal when it is found in non-eternal things. This quality is a mÅ«rta²µ³Üṇa and it resides in one substance, so it is ±ð°ì²¹»å°ù²¹±¹²â²¹±¹á¹›t³Ù¾±. Moreover it is apprehended by one external sense only, so, it is ±ð°ì±ð²Ô»å°ù¾±²â²¹²µ°ùÄå³ó²â²¹.

Nyaya (नà¥à¤¯à¤¾à¤�, 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.
Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma)
: Pure Bhakti: Arcana-dipika - 3rd EditionGandha (गनà¥à¤§) refers to the “scented candana (sandalwood)â€� and represents one of the various ingredients used during worship, according to the Arcana-dÄ«pikÄå (manual on deity worship).â€�Gandha is candana (sandalwood) to which °ì²¹°ù±èÅ«°ù²¹ (camphor) and aguru (liquid agarwood scent) has been added in a particular ratio. [plain candana can also serve the same purpose as gandha.]

Vaishnava (वैषà¥à¤£à¤µ, vaiṣṇava) or vaishnavism (vaiṣṇavism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshipping Vishnu as the supreme Lord. Similar to the Shaktism and Shaivism traditions, Vaishnavism also developed as an individual movement, famous for its exposition of the dashavatara (‘ten avatars of Vishnuâ€�).
Jyotisha (astronomy and astrology)
Source: Wisdom Library: Brihat Samhita by VarahamihiraGandha (गनà¥à¤§) refers to “perfumesâ€�, according to the Bá¹›hatsaṃhitÄå (chapter 15) (“On the ²Ô²¹°ìá¹£a³Ù°ù²¹²õ—â¶Ä˜a²õ³Ù±ð°ù¾±²õ³¾²õ’â¶Ä�), an encyclopedic Sanskrit work written by VarÄåhamihira mainly focusing on the science of ancient Indian astronomy astronomy (Jyotiá¹£a).—Accordingly, “Those who are born on the lunar day of Hasta will be thieves, dealers in elephants, charioteers, chief ministers, painters, merchants and dealers in pod-grains; learned in the ÅšÄåstras and of bright appearance. Those who are born on the lunar day of CitrÄå will be dealers in jewels, precious stones, fine cloths, writers and singers, manufacturers of perfumes (gandha), good mathematicians, weavers, surgeons, oculists and dealers in RÄåjadhÄånya. [...]â€�.
: Google Books: Studies in the History of the Exact Sciences (Astronomy)Gandha (गनà¥à¤§) refers to “sandal pasteâ€�, according to the NÄåradasaṃhitÄå verse 29.86-95 (pp. 181-184), a Sanskrit work on astrology having the SaralÄå commentary by VasatirÄåma ÅšarmÄå.—Accordingly, “[...] In an auspicious copper basin, or in a clay basin that has been filled with water, having decorated it with effort by means of sandal paste, flowers and coloured rice [i.e., ²µ²¹²Ô»å³ó²¹-±è³Üá¹£p²¹-²¹°ìá¹£a³Ù²¹], the basin which is placed upon grains of rice, to which a gold piece is added and which is covered by a pair of clothes, one should place the bowl after having seen the rise of half of the Sun’s orb. [...]â€�.

Jyotisha (जà¥à¤¯à¥‹à¤¤à¤¿à¤�, Âá²â´Ç³Ù¾±á¹£a or jyotish) refers to ‘astronomyâ€� or “Vedic astrologyâ€� and represents the fifth of the six Vedangas (additional sciences to be studied along with the Vedas). Jyotisha concerns itself with the study and prediction of the movements of celestial bodies, in order to calculate the auspicious time for rituals and ceremonies.
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramGandha (गनà¥à¤§) refers to the “scentâ€� (of flowers), according to the ManthÄånabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess KubjikÄå.—Accordingly, “One should know that the tree is (the aspect of the deity) with parts (sakala) and the shade is its (aspect) without parts (²Ô¾±á¹£k²¹±ôÄå). One should know that the flower (of the tree represents the deity) with parts and its scent [i.e., gandha] its (aspect) without parts (²Ô¾±á¹£k²¹±ô²¹). There is nothing higher than that, he who knows that has attained liberation. Once the undifferentiated plane has been attained, that is, the End of the Sixteen, which is the supreme abode, the eternal ÅšÄåmbhava (plane) and is liberation, there is nothing higher than thisâ€�.
: Shodhganga: Saudarya Lahari of Sri Sankara A Study³Ò²¹²Ô»å³óÄå (गनà¥à¤§à¤�) refers to one of the 62 rays of the MaṇipÅ«ra-Cakra which (together with the 54 rays of the AnÄåhata) are associated with the solar plane called Viṣṇugranthi, according to Åšaá¹…karÄåcÄårya’s SaudaryalaharÄ«.—Accordingly, the Goddess is visualised (by SÄådhaka) as dwelling above the six Ä€dhÄåracakras ruling over the 360 rays which emanate in them [e.g., ³Ò²¹²Ô»å³óÄå]. These 360 rays represent 360 syllables (i.e., a consummation of the Å›²¹²ú»å²¹±è°ù²¹±è²¹Ã±³¦²¹ or 50 alphabets) as well as the principles of nature. For the 360 syllables, together with ³ó²¹á¹� and ²õ²¹á¸�, NyÄåsa should be performed for ÅšrÄ«cakra±èÅ«ÂáÄå.

Shakta (शाकà¥à¤�, Å›Äåkta) or Shaktism (Å›Äåktism) 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.
Shaiva philosophy
: Brill: Åšaivism and the Tantric Traditions (philosophy)Gandha (गनà¥à¤§) refers to â€�(various) smellsâ€�, according to the ĪśvarapratyabhijñÄåvivá¹›tivimarÅ›inÄ« 1.93.—Accordingly, “[...] It is also this [set of six elements] that is manifest in cognitions that arise from hypothetical inferences or scripture [and not only in perceptions; and] anything else is nothing but a mere combination [of these elements]. For example, [the property of] consisting in the subtle sensory object of smell lies in the [element (»å³óÄå³Ù³Ü) of earth]—that same earth that may possess various smells (vicitra-gandha), some pleasant, others unpleasant, etc.—insofar as [earth] is devoid of particularities and subtleâ€�.
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Yoga (school of philosophy)
: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation by Jason BirchGandha (गनà¥à¤§) refers to “smellsâ€�, according to the Amanaska Yoga treatise dealing with meditation, absorption, yogic powers and liberation.—Accordingly, as Īśvara says to VÄåmadeva: “[...] [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 a day and night, the Yogin who is steady in his seated posture knows smells (gandha) from afar, because of the cessation of the activity of his mind. [...]â€�.

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 Äåsanas (postures), used for various purposes (eg., meditation, contemplation, relaxation).
Shilpashastra (iconography)
: academia.edu: DvÄådaÅ›a-mÅ«rti in Tamil Tradition (iconography)Gandha (गनà¥à¤§) refers to “sandal-pasteâ€�, according to the ÅšrÄ«tattvanidhi (verse 2.19-42) citing the PÄåñcarÄåtrÄågama-KriyapÄåda.â€� PadmanÄåbha’s Mien is ¾±²Ô»å°ù²¹²ÔÄ«±ô²¹±¹²¹°ùṇa (blue), decked with the ±èÄ«³ÙÄå³¾²ú²¹°ù²¹, wears odd garlands and is smeared with gandha (sandal-paste). According to the CaturviṃśatimÅ«rtilaká¹£aṇa, The PÄåñcarÄåtra tradition (describing KeÅ›ava) got a stronghold over the Vaiṣṇava tradition by about the fourth century CE, e.g. the AhirbhÅ«dhnya-saṃhitÄå and so its impact on the Tamil ParipÄåá¹al and hymns of the ĀḻvÄårs is quite natural.

Shilpashastra (शिलà¥à¤ªà¤¶à¤¾à¤¸à¥à¤¤à¥à¤°, Å›ilpaÅ›Äåstra) represents the ancient Indian science (shastra) of creative arts (shilpa) such as sculpture, iconography and painting. Closely related to Vastushastra (architecture), they often share the same literature.
Ganapatya (worship of Ganesha)
: archive.org: Shiva Purana - (Ganesha)Gandha (गनà¥à¤§) refers to “scents (of various kinds)â€� (used in the worship of GaṇeÅ›a), according to the ÅšivapurÄåṇa 2.4.18 (“GaṇeÅ›a crowned as the chief of Gaṇasâ€�).—Accordingly, as Åšiva said to GaṇeÅ›a: “[...] He shall perform worship with the DÅ«rvÄå grass and observe fast. After a Prahara has elapsed in the night the devotee shall take bath and worship. The idol shall be made of metal, coral, white Arka flowers or clay. It shall be installed and worshipped by the devotee with all purity, with scents (gandha) of various kinds, divine sandal paste and flowers. [...]â€�.
Ganapatya (गाणपतà¥à¤�, ²µÄåṇa±è²¹³Ù²â²¹) represents a tradition of Hinduism where Ganesha is revered and worshipped as the prime deity (ishta-devata). Being a minor though influential movement, Ganapatya evovled, llike Shaktism and Shaivism, as a separate movement leaving behind a large body of literature.
Pancaratra (worship of NÄårÄåyaṇa)
: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama Texts1) Gandha (गनà¥à¤§) or Gandha³¾³Ü»å°ùÄå refers to one of the fifty-three MudrÄås (ritual hand gestures) described in chapter 22 (CaryÄåpÄåda) of the ±Ê²¹»å³¾²¹²õ²¹á¹ƒh¾±³ÙÄå: the most widely followed of SaṃhitÄå covering the entire range of concerns of PÄåñcarÄåtra doctrine and practice (i.e., the four-fold formulation of subject matterâ€�ÂáñÄå²Ô²¹, yoga, °ì°ù¾±²âÄå and ³¦²¹°ù²âÄå) consisting of roughly 9000 verses.—Description of the chapter [³¾³Ü»å°ùÄå±ô²¹°ìá¹£aṇa-±¹¾±»å³ó¾±]: BrahmÄå asks the meaning, uses and varieties of ³¾³Ü»å°ùÄå-gestures. BhagavÄån says these finger movements are ways to fend off evil and to prevent those taking pleasure in harming others. Furthermore, they please the Lord-so long as they are demonstrated in private (1-5a). He then names and describes 53 ³¾³Ü»å°ùÄå-gestures: [e.g., gandha (63b)] [...]
2) Gandha (गनà¥à¤§) or Gandha³¾³Ü»å°ùÄå is the name of a MudrÄå (“ritual hand-gesturesâ€�) mentioned in in chapter 13 of the ³Õ¾±Å›±¹Äå³¾¾±³Ù°ù²¹²õ²¹á¹ƒh¾±³ÙÄå: a PÄåñcarÄåtra text comprising some 2600 Sanskrit verses covering topics such as initiation (»åÄ«°ìá¹£Ä�) and the construction, decoration and consecration of temples and icons, as well as routines of regular and special worship cycles.—Description of the chapter [³¾³Ü»å°ùÄå-adhyÄåya]: KÄåÅ›yapa asks what are the various types of ³¾³Ü»å°ùÄå-gestures, and ViÅ›vÄåmitra complies by first defining ³¾³Ü»å°ùÄå as that by seeing which one derives pleasure (â€�mu-â€�) and then by counseling that whoever practices these ³¾³Ü»å°ùÄås must do so in secrecy (1-6). Thereupon he names and briefly describes how to perform a number of ³¾³Ü»å°ùÄås [e.g., gandha]
3) Gandha (गनà¥à¤§) or Gandha³¾³Ü»å°ùÄå refers to one of the 81 MudrÄås (hand-gestures) described in chapter 2 of the ṚṣirÄåtra section of the ³§²¹²Ô²¹³Ù°ì³Ü³¾Äå°ù²¹²õ²¹á¹ƒh¾±³ÙÄå: an encyclopedic Sanskrit text written in over 3500 verses dealing with a variety of topics such as yoga, temple-building, consecration ceremonies, initiation and dhanurveda (martial arts).—[Cf. the chapter ³¾³Ü»å°ùÄå-laká¹£aṇa].

Pancaratra (पाञà¥à¤šà¤°à¤¾à¤¤à¥à¤°, pÄåñcarÄåtra) 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.
In Buddhism
Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names1. Gandha - The name of a family of elephants; each elephant has the strength of one million men. VibhA.397; AA.ii.822; UdA.403, etc.
2. Gandha - A setthi of Benares. On realising that his ancestors had died leaving immense wealth, which they had failed to enjoy, he started to spend large sums of money on luxuries, and one full moon day he decorated the city and invited the people to watch him taking a meal. Among the assembled multitude was a villager, who felt that he would die unless he could obtain a morsel of Gandhas rice. When this was told to Gandha he suggested that the man should work for him for three years, taking in payment a bowl of his rice. The villager agreed and henceforth became known as Bhattabhatika. At the end of the three years Gandha kept his promise and gave orders that Bhattabhatika should enjoy all his masters own splendours for one day, and asked all the members of his household, except his wife Cintamani, to wait on him. When Bhattabhatika sat down to eat, a Pacceka Buddha appeared before him; Bhattabhatika gave his food to the Pacceka Buddha who, in sight of all those that had gathered to watch Bhattabhatikas splendour, went through the air to Gandhamadana. When Gandha heard of what bad happened, he gave one half of all his possessions to Bhattabhatika in return for a share of the merit he had gained. DhA.iii.87ff.
: Journey to Nibbana: Patthana DhamaSmell;
: Pali Kanon: Introducing Buddhist Abhidhammalit: 'smell'; Property of matter (rupa).
TheravÄåda is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).
Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: Maha Prajnaparamita SastraGandha (गनà¥à¤§, “smellâ€�) according to the 2nd century MahÄåprajñÄåpÄåramitÄåÅ›Äåstra (chapter XXVIII). Accordingly, “why condemn smells (gandha)? Some claim that being attached to smells is a slight fault; but attachment to smells opens the door to the fetters (²õ²¹á¹ƒy´ÇÂá²¹²Ô²¹). Even if one has maintained discipline (śī±ô²¹) for a hundred years, one moment is enough to violate itâ€�.
: academia.edu: A Study and Translation of the Gaganagañjaparipá¹›cchÄåGandha (गनà¥à¤§) refers to â€�(showering) perfumesâ€�, according to the Gaganagañjaparipá¹›cchÄå: the eighth chapter of the MahÄåsaṃnipÄåta (a collection of MahÄåyÄåna Buddhist SÅ«tras).—Accordingly, “[...] Then, by the unconditioned magical power of manifestation, by the miraculous performances (vikrÄ«á¸ita) of the Buddha [EkaratnavyÅ«ha], [Gaganagañja with the other Bodhisattvas] teleported from the MahÄåvyÅ«ha universe to the SahÄå universe, in one moment of thought, and sat down there. They showered flowers, garlands, powders, perfumes (gandha), unguents, parasols, banners, flags from the MahÄåvyÅ«ha universe pouring down as rainâ€�
: De Gruyter: A Buddhist Ritual Manual on AgricultureGandha (गनà¥à¤§) refers to “fragrancesâ€� (suitable for worship), according to the ³Õ²¹Âá°ù²¹³Ù³ÜṇḲ¹²õ²¹³¾²¹²â²¹°ì²¹±ô±è²¹°ùÄåÂá²¹, an ancient Buddhist ritual manual on agriculture from the 5th-century (or earlier), containing various instructions for the Sangha to provide agriculture-related services to laypeople including rain-making, weather control and crop protection.—Accordingly, [after the BhagavÄån entered the assembly of NÄågas], “Then the great NÄåga king SamantÄåkÄåracchatrÄåkaraparikara arose from his seat, arranged his outer robe on one shoulder, placed his right knee on the ground, approached the BhagavÄån and, having bowed down at his feet, circumambulated him three times, and worshipped the BhagavÄån with different flowers, fragrances [e.g., ²ÔÄå²ÔÄå-²µ²¹²Ô»å³ó²¹], garlands, ointments, ornaments and cloths. Having worshipped him, he sat down in front of himâ€�.

Mahayana (महायान, mahÄåyÄåna) is a major branch of Buddhism focusing on the path of a Bodhisattva (spiritual aspirants/ enlightened beings). Extant literature is vast and primarely composed in the Sanskrit language. There are many ²õÅ«³Ù°ù²¹²õ of which some of the earliest are the various PrajñÄåpÄåramitÄå ²õÅ«³Ù°ù²¹²õ.
Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: Tibetan Buddhist Teachers, Deities and other Spiritual beings³Ò²¹²Ô»å³óÄå (गनà¥à¤§à¤�) refers to one of the â€�Forty-two Peaceful Deitiesâ€� (Tibetan: zhi ba'i lha zhe gnyis) according to various sources such as the Guhyagarbha Tantra and the Tibetan Book of the Dead.—They feature in Tantric teachings and practices which focus on purifying elements of the body and mind. These deities [e.g., ³Ò²¹²Ô»å³óÄå] form part part of the the Hundred Peaceful and Wrathful Deities who manifest to a deceased person following the dissolution of the body and consciousness whilst they are in the intermediate state (bardo) between death and rebirth.
³Ò²¹²Ô»å³óÄå is also known in Tibetan as: Drichabma [dri chab ma]. She is the consort of MañjuÅ›rÄ« and part of the “Eight Female Bodhisattvasâ€�.
: Google Books: An Illustrated History of the MandalaGandha (गनà¥à¤§, “smellâ€�) refers to one of the Seventeen ViÅ›uddhipadas (“stations of purityâ€�) and is associated with the deity Gandhavajra, according to the PrajñÄåpÄåramitÄånayasÅ«tra: an ancient Buddhist Tantric text recited daily in the Japanese Shingon sect which is closely related to the SarvatathÄågatatattvasaṃgraha.—The visualization of the seventeen-deity ³¾²¹á¹‡á¸²¹±ô²¹, representing the deification of the seventeen ViÅ›uddhipadas [e.g., gandha], was thought to facilitate the attainment of enlightenment through the sublimation of the defilements into the mind of enlightenment (bodhicitta).
: Wisdom Experience: The Nyingma School of Tibetan BuddhismGandha (गनà¥à¤§) (Sanskrit; in Tibetan: dri) refers to the “the activity field of smellâ€� [=²µ²¹²Ô»å³óÄå²â²¹³Ù²¹²Ô²¹] and represents one of the “twelve activity fieldsâ€� (in Sanskrit: »å±¹Äå»å²¹Å›Äå²â²¹³Ù²¹²Ô²¹; Tibetan: skye-mched bcu-gnyis).—[Cf. MahÄåvyutpatti 2027-39. 13, 55-6»

Tibetan Buddhism includes schools such as Nyingma, Kadampa, Kagyu and Gelug. Their primary canon of literature is divided in two broad categories: The Kangyur, which consists of Buddha’s words, and the Tengyur, which includes commentaries from various sources. Esotericism and tantra techniques (±¹²¹Âá°ù²¹²âÄå²Ô²¹) are collected indepently.
General definition (in Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: Dharma-samgraha1) Gandha (गनà¥à¤§, “smellâ€�) or ²µ²¹²Ô»å³óÄåyatana refers to one of the “twelve sense spheresâ€� (Äå²â²¹³Ù²¹²Ô²¹) as defined in the Dharma-saṃgraha (section 24). The Dharma-samgraha (Dharmasangraha) is an extensive glossary of Buddhist technical terms in Sanskrit (e.g., gandha). The work is attributed to Nagarjuna who lived around the 2nd century A.D.
Gandha also represents one of the “eighteen elementsâ€� (»å³óÄå³Ù³Ü) as well as one of the “eleven form componentsâ€� (°ùÅ«±è²¹²õ°ì²¹²Ô»å³ó²¹).
Gandha also refers to one of the “six spheresâ€� (á¹£aá¸v¾±á¹£a²â²¹) as defined in the Dharma-saṃgraha (section 33).
Gandha also refers to the “five qualitiesâ€� (±èÄåñ³¦²¹²ú³ó²¹³Ü³Ù¾±°ì²¹) as defined in the Dharma-saṃgraha (section 40).
2) Gandha (गनà¥à¤§, “smellâ€�) or Caturgandha refers to the “four smellsâ€� as defined in the Dharma-saṃgraha (section 37):
- sugandha (pleasant smell),
- durgandha (unpleasant smell),
- samagandho (neutral smell),
- ±¹¾±á¹£a³¾²¹²µ²¹²Ô»å³ó²¹ (mixed smell).
Goddess of Perfume (Skt. ³Ò²¹²Ô»å³óÄå; Tib. Drichabma; Wyl. dri chab ma) the consort of Mañjushri.
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
: archive.org: TrisastisalakapurusacaritraGandha (गनà¥à¤§) is the name of a Bird, according to the Jain Ramayana and chapter 7.5 [The kidnapping of SÄ«tÄå] of Hemacandra’s 11th century Triá¹£aá¹£á¹iÅ›alÄåkÄåpuruá¹£acaritra: an ancient Sanskrit epic poem narrating the history and legends of sixty-three illustrious persons in Jainism.—Accordingly, “RÄåma fearlessly entered the extraordinary Daṇá¸akÄåraṇya and made his dwelling in a cave-house in a large mountain in it and remained as comfortable as in his own house. [...] A bird, named Gandha, came there because of the fragrance of the shower of perfume, having come down from a tree, which he inhabited, ill. At the mere sight of the Muni, memory of his births was produced and he fell on the ground in a swoon, and SÄ«tÄå sprinkled him with water. [...]â€�.
: Encyclopedia of Jainism: Tattvartha Sutra 2: the Category of the livingGandha (गनà¥à¤§, “odourâ€�) refers to the object of ²µ³ó°ùÄåṇa (smelling), which represents one of the “five sense-organsâ€� (±è²¹Ã±³¦±ð²Ô»å°ù¾±²â²¹), according to the 2nd-century TattvÄårthasÅ«tra 2.19. Cognition which results by smelling the object of knowledge is called smell/odour (gandha). How many types of odour /smell are there? There are two types of smell namely fragrant and foul. What is the form of smell sense organ? It is in form of a sesamum flower.
: Encyclopedia of Jainism: Tattvartha Sutra 5: The category of the non-livingGandha (गनà¥à¤§, “smellâ€�) according to the 2nd-century TattvÄårthasÅ«tra 5.23.—“The forms of matter (pudgala) are characterized by touch (²õ±è²¹°ùÅ›²¹), taste (rasa), smell (gandha) and colour (±¹²¹°ùṇa)â€�. What is the meaning of smell (gandha)? what is smelt or just smelling is smell. How many types of smell are there? There are two types of smell namely pleasant and unpleasant.
: Encyclopedia of Jainism: Tattvartha Sutra 8: Bondage of karmasGandha (गनà¥à¤§, “odourâ€�) refers to “odour karmaâ€� and represents one of the various kinds of ±·Äå³¾²¹, or “physique-making (karmas)â€�, which represents one of the eight types of Praká¹›ti-bandha (species bondage): one of the four kinds of bondage (bandha) according to the 2nd-century TattvÄårthasÅ«tra chapter 8. What is meant by odour body-making (gandha) karma? The karmas rise of which gives the smell attribute to the body are called odour body-making karma.
How many types of odour (rasa) body-making karmas are there? These are of two types, namely:
- sweet-smelling; fragrant (sugandha),
- evil-smelling; malodorous (durgandha).
Gandha (गनà¥à¤§) refers to “distinctionâ€�, as taught in the PaṇhavÄågaraṇa (Sanskrit: PraÅ›navyÄåkaraṇa): the tenth Anga of the Jain canon which deals with the prophetic explanation of queries regarding divination.—The PraÅ›navyÄåkaraṇa deals with the ±è°ù²¹Å›²Ô²¹±¹¾±»å²âÄå in a rather complex way. It is divided into at least 33 short chapters [e.g., ²µ²¹²Ô»å³ó²¹-±¹¾±²ú³óÄå²µ²¹-±è°ù²¹°ì²¹°ù²¹á¹‡a], some of which are further divided into sub-chapters. Some contents of the text, mainly those related with articulation and pronunciation can have significance far beyond the scope of the ±è°ù²¹Å›²Ô²¹±¹¾±»å²âÄå.

Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, ‘self-reliance�) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.
Biology (plants and animals)
: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsGandha [ಗಂಧ] in the Kannada language is the name of a plant identified with Santalum album L. from the Santalaceae (Sandalwood) family having the following synonyms: Sirium myrtifolium, Santalum ovatum, Santalum myrtifolium. For the possible medicinal usage of gandha, you can check this page for potential sources and references, although be aware that any some or none of the side-effects may not be mentioned here, wether they be harmful or beneficial to health.
: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Gandha in India is the name of a plant defined with Artemisia maritima in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Seriphidium maritimum (L.) Poljakov (among others).
2) Gandha is also identified with Hedychium spicatum It has the synonym Gandasulium sieboldii Kuntze (etc.).
3) Gandha is also identified with Tagetes erecta It has the synonym Tagetes tenuifolia Kunth (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Folia Geobotanica et Phytotaxonomica (1984)
· Chromosome Information Service (1985)
· CRC World Dictionary of Plant Names: Common Names, Scientific Names, Eponyms, Synonyms, and Etymology. (2000)
· Nova Genera et Species Plantarum (1820)
· Flora of the British India (1892)
· De Fructibus et Seminibus Plantarum (1791)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Gandha, for example health benefits, side effects, extract dosage, chemical composition, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, have a look at these references.

This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionarygandha : (m.) odour; smell; scent.
: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryGandha, (Vedic gandha, from ²µ³ó°ùÄå ²µ³ó°ùÄåti to smell, ²µ³ó°ùÄåna smell, & see P. ghÄåna. Possibly conn. w. Lat. fragro= E. fragrant) smell, viz.-1. odour, smell, scent in Gen. J.III, 189; Dh.54â€�56=Miln.333; Dhs.605 under ghÄånâyatanÄåni); Äåma° smell of raw flesh A.I, 280; D.II, 242; Sn.241 sq; maccha° the scent of fish J.III, 52; muttakarÄ«sa° the smell of fæces and urine A.III, 158; catujÄåti° four kinds of scent J.I, 265; PvA.127; dibba-g°puppha a flower of heavenly odour J.I, 289.â€�2. odour, smell in particular: enumerated as mÅ«la°, sÄåra°, puppha°, etc., S.III, 156=V.44=A.V, 22; Dhs.625 (under ghandÄåyatanÄåni, sphere of odours). Specified as mÄåla°, sÄåra°, puppha° under tīṇi gandhajÄåtÄåni A.I, 225;â€� puppha° Dh.54=A.I, 226.â€�3. smell as olfactory sensation, belonging to the sphere (ÄåyatanÄåni) of sense-impressions and sensory objects & enum. in set of the 12 ajjhatta-bÄåhirÄåni ÄåyatanÄåni (see under rÅ«pa) with ghÄånena gand³ó²¹á¹� ghÄåyitvÄå “sensing smell by means of the olfactory organâ€� D.III, 102; 244=250= 269=Nd2 on rÅ«pa; M.III, 55, 267; S.IV, 71; Vin.I, 35; Defined at Vism.447. Also as ²µ²¹²Ô»å³óÄå ghÄånaviññeyya under kÄåmaguṇÄ� M.II, 42; D.III, 234, etc. In series of 10 attributes of physical quality (-rÅ«pa, etc.) as characteristic of devas D.III, 146; Pv.II, 958; as sÄåra°, pheggu°, taca°, etc. (nine qualities in all) in definition of Gandhabba-kÄåyikÄå devÄå S.III, 250 sq.—In the same sense & similar connections: vaṇṇa-g°-ras’ûpeto Dh.49; J.II, 106; ²µ²¹²Ô»å³óÄånaá¹� khamo & akkhamo (of king’s elephant) A.III, 158 sq.; itthi°, purisa° A.I, 1, 2; III, 68; in combination w. other four senses Sn.387, 759, 974. â€�-â€� 4. perfume, prepared odorific substance used as a toilet requisite, either in form of an unguent or a powder. Abstinence from the use of kallæsthetics is stated in the SÄ«las (D.I, 8) as characteristic of certain Wanderers and Brahmins. Here gandha is mentioned together with mÄålÄå (flowers, garlands): D.I, 5=Kh II; D.I, 7 (°kathÄå); Vin.II, 123; Sn.401; J.I, 50, 291; PvA.62. The use of scented ointment (-vilepana & Äålepa, see cpds.) is allowed to the Buddhist bhikkhus (Vin.I, 206); and the giving of this, together with other commodities, is included in the second part of the deyyadhamma (the list of meritorious gifts to the Saá¹…gha), under Nos. 5â€�14 (anna-pÄåna-vattha-yÄånamÄålÄå-²µ²¹²Ô»å³óÄå-vilepana-seyy-âvasatha-padÄ«peyya): S.III, 252; Nd2 523=It.65. Out of this enumeration: g°-m°-v°-Pv.II, 316; chatta-g°-m°-upÄåhanÄå Pv.II, 49; II, 936; m°-g°-v° kappÅ«ra-°ì²¹á¹ukapphalÄåni J.II, 416. â€�-â€� The application of scented ointment (gandhena or gandhehi vilimpati) is customary after a bath, e.g. PvA.50 (on Pv.I, 106); J.I, 254, 265; III, 277. Var. kinds of perfumes or scented substances are given as g°dhÅ«pa-cuṇṇa-kappÅ«ra (incense, powder, camphor) J.I, 290; vÄåsa-cuṇṇa-dhÅ«panÄådi g° KhA 37. See also cpds.â€�5. occurs as v. l. for gantha (book).
duggandha a disagreeable smell Dhs.625; °á¹� vÄåyati to emit a nasty odour PvA.14; as adj. having a bad smell, putrid Sn.205; PvA.15 (=pÅ«tigandha), f.—Ä�: dug²µ²¹²Ô»å³óÄå pÅ«ti vÄåyasi “you emit a bad odourâ€�) Pv.I, 61 (=²¹²Ô¾±á¹á¹³ó²¹Â°). —s³Ü²µ²¹²Ô»å³ó²¹ an agreeable smell Dhs.625; as adj. of pleasant smell J.III, 277; Sdhp. 246.
: Sutta: Pali Word Grammar from Pali Myanmar Dictionarygandha (ဂန္�) [(pu) (ပ�)]�
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Pali is the language of the Tipiá¹aka, which is the sacred canon of TheravÄåda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
Marathi-English dictionary
: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionarygandha (गंà¤�).—m (S) Smell or odor, good or bad. 2 A fragrance or a fragrant substance. 3 m n A pigment for the forehead or body (of sandal wood, turmeric, aloe-wood, saffron &c.) gandha nasaṇēṃ g. of s. (Not to be even in smell.) To be null or non-existent. tÄåmbaá¸Ä� gandha lÄåvaṇēṃ To trick one's self out; to dress for a party.
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²µ²¹²Ô»å³óÄå (गंधा).—a ( P) Foul, fetid, stinking. Little known except in ²µ²¹²Ô»å³óÄånÄålÄå m Sewer or drain; and in gandhÄ“á¹� pÄåṇÄ� n Dirty water.
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gÄåndha (गांध).—f A blind tumor or bump;--as from a bite. 2 A gadfly or other fly of which the bite occasions a bump.
: DDSA: The Aryabhusan school dictionary, Marathi-Englishgandha (गं�).�m Smell. Fragrance. m n A pigment for the forehead. gandha nasaṇ� (Not to be even in smell.) To be null or non-existent.
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gÄåndha (गांध).â€�f A blind tumour or bump–as from a bite. A gadfly or other fly of which the bites occasion a bump.
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
: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryGandha (गनà¥à¤§).—[²µ²¹²Ô»å³ó-±è²¹³¦Äå»å²â²¹³¦]
1) Smell, odour; गनà¥à¤§à¤®à¤¾à¤˜à¥à¤°à¤¾à¤� चोरà¥à¤µà¥à¤¯à¤¾à¤� (gandhamÄå²µ³ó°ùÄåya corvyÄåá¸�) MeghadÅ«ta 21; अपघà¥à¤¨à¤¨à¥à¤¤à¥� दà¥à¤°à¤¿à¤¤à¤‚ हवà¥à¤¯à¤—नà¥à¤§à¥ˆà¤ƒ (apaghnanto duritaá¹� havyagandhaiá¸�) Åš.4.8; R.12.27. (gandha is changed to gandhi when as the last member of a Bah. comp. it is preceded by ud, pÅ«ti, su, surabhi, or when the compound implies comparison; sugandhi, surabhigandhi, kamalagandhi mukham; Å›Äå±ô¾±²Ô¾±°ù²âÄå²õ²¹²µ²¹²Ô»å³ó¾±²ú³ó¾±á¸� R.1.38; Äå³ó³Ü³Ù¾±Â° 1.53; also when gandha is used in the sense of 'a little').
2) Smell considered as one of the 24 properties or ²µ³Üṇa²õ of the VaiÅ›eá¹£ikas; it is a property characteristic of पृथिवी (±èá¹›t³ó¾±±¹Ä«) or earth which is defined as गनà¥à¤§à¤µà¤¤à¥€ पृथà¥à¤µà¥€ (gandhavatÄ« pá¹›thvÄ«) T. S.
3) The mere smell of anything, a little, a very small quantity; घृतगनà¥à¤§à¤¿ à¤à¥‹à¤œà¤¨à¤®à¥ (ghá¹›tagandhi bhojanam) Sk.
4) A perfume, any fragrant substance; à¤à¤·à¤� मयà¤� सेविता गनà¥à¤§à¤¯à¥à¤•à¥à¤¤à¤¿à¤� (eá¹£Ä� mayÄå sevitÄå gandhayuktiá¸�) Má¹›cchakaá¹ika 8; Y.1. 231; Mu.1.4.
5) Sulphur.
6) Pounded sandal wood.
7) Connection, relationship.
8) A neighbour.
9) Pride, arrogance; as in आतà¥à¤¤à¤—नà¥à¤§ (Äå³Ù³Ù²¹²µ²¹²Ô»å³ó²¹) humbled or mortified.
1) An epithet of Åšiva.
11) A sectarial mark on the forehead.
12) Similarity (²õÄå»åṛśy²¹); डà¥à¤£à¥à¤¡à¥à¤à¤¾à¤¨à¤¹à¤¿à¤—नà¥à¤§à¥‡à¤� à¤� तà¥à¤µà¤‚ हिंसितà¥à¤®à¤°à¥à¤¹à¤¸à¤� (á¸uṇá¸ubhÄånahigandhena na tvaá¹� hiṃsitumarhasi) MahÄåbhÄårata (Bombay) 1.1.3.
-ndham 1 Smell.
2) Black aloewood.
Derivable forms: ²µ²¹²Ô»å³ó²¹á¸� (गनà¥à¤§à¤�).
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Edgerton Buddhist Hybrid Sanskrit Dictionary³Ò²¹²Ô»å³óÄå (गनà¥à¤§à¤�).—name of a yoginÄ«: ³§Äå»å³ó²¹²Ô²¹³¾Äå±ôÄå 157.13 etc.; 324.6.
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryGandha (गनà¥à¤§).—m.
(-²Ô»å³ó²¹á¸�) 1. Smell, odour. 2. A perfume, a fragrance or fragrant substance. 3. A diffusive fragrance. 4. Sulphur. 5. Connexion, relationship. 6. A neighbour. 7. A plant, (Morunga hyperanthera, &c.) 8. Pride, arrogance. 9. Small, diminutive, a little, a small quantity, &c. 10. Pounded Sandal. f.
(-²Ô»å³óÄå) The bud of the Champaca flower, (Michelia Champaca.) n.
(-nd³ó²¹á¹�) Aloe-wood. E. gandh to hurt, to move, &c. affix ac.
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English DictionaryGandha (गनà¥à¤§).—m. 1. Smell, odour, [±á¾±á¸i³¾²ú²¹±¹²¹»å³ó²¹] 2, 12. 2. A perfume, [²ÑÄå²Ô²¹±¹²¹»å³ó²¹°ù³¾²¹Å›Äå²õ³Ù°ù²¹] 2, 177. 3. A name of Åšiva, MahÄåbhÄårata 12, 10378.
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryGandha (गनà¥à¤§).—[masculine] ([neuter]) smell, odour, fragrance, fragrant substance, perfume (mostly [plural]); the mere smell i.e. a bit of, some likeness with (—Â�).
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Gandha (गनà¥à¤§):â€�m. smell, odour (nine kinds are enumerated, viz. ¾±á¹£á¹²¹, an¾±á¹£á¹²¹, madhura, °ì²¹á¹u, ²Ô¾±°ù³óÄå°ù¾±²Ô, ²õ²¹á¹ƒh²¹³Ù²¹, snigdha, °ùÅ«°ìá¹£a, ±¹¾±Å›²¹»å²¹, [MahÄåbhÄårata xii, 6848]; a tenth kind is called amla, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halÄåyudha, hemacandra, etc.]), [Ṛg-veda i, 162, 10; Atharva-veda; VÄåjasaneyi-saṃhitÄå] etc. (ifc. f(Äå). , [MahÄåbhÄårata; BhÄågavata-purÄåṇa])
2) a fragrant substance, fragrance, scent, perfume (generally used in [plural]; in [compound] = ‘fragrantâ€� cf. -jala etc.), [Gobhila-Å›rÄåddha-kalpa; LÄåá¹yÄåyana; PÄåraskara-gá¹›hya-sÅ«tra] etc.
3) sulphur
4) pounded sandal-wood, [CaurapañcÄåÅ›ikÄå]
5) a sectarial mark on the forehead (called so in the south of India), [Religious Thought and Life in India] p.66
6) myrrh, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halÄåyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
7) Hyperanthera Moringa, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halÄåyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
8) (ifc.) the mere smell of anything, small quantity, little, [MahÄåbhÄårata i, 989; PÄåṇini 5-4, 136; Patañjali; SuÅ›ruta i, 13]
9) connection, relationship, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halÄåyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
10) a neighbour, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halÄåyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
11) pride, arrogance, [Meghadūta 9] (for gardha?)
12) Åšiva, [MahÄåbhÄårata xii, 10378]
13) ³Ò²¹²Ô»å³óÄå (गनà¥à¤§à¤�):—[from gandha] f. = -palÄåśī, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halÄåyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
14) [v.s. ...] Desmodium gangeticum, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halÄåyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
15) [v.s. ...] = -³¾´Ç³ó¾±²ÔÄ«, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halÄåyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
16) [v.s. ...] a metre of 17+18+17+18 syllables
17) Gandha (गनà¥à¤§):â€�n. smell, [DhyÄånabindu-upaniá¹£ad 7 and 9]
18) black aloe-wood, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halÄåyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Gandha (गनà¥à¤§):â€�(ka, á¹…a) gandhayate 10. d. To injure; to move; to beg.
2) (²Ô»å³ó²¹á¸�) 1. m. Smell; perfume; sulphur; relationship; pride. f. Michelia champaca. n. Aloe wood.
: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)Gandha (गनà¥à¤§) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit words: ³Ò²¹á¹ƒd³ó²¹, GaṃdhÄå.
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Sanskrit, also spelled संसà¥à¤•ृतमà¥� (²õ²¹á¹ƒs°ìá¹›t²¹³¾), 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
: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionary³Ò²¹á¹ƒd³ó²¹ (गंà¤�) [Also spelled gandh]:â€�(nf) smell, odour; ~[vaha/~vÄåha] air; ~[hara] deodorant; ~[³óÄ«²Ô²¹] odourless; ~[yukta] odoriferous/odorous.
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Prakrit-English dictionary
: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary1) ³Ò²¹á¹ƒd³ó²¹ (गंà¤�) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Gandha.
2) GaṃdhÄå (गंधा) also relates to the Sanskrit word: ³Ò²¹²Ô»å³óÄå.
Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.
Kannada-English dictionary
: Alar: Kannada-English corpus³Ò²¹á¹ƒd³ó²¹ (ಗಂà²�):â€�
1) [noun] the characteristic stimulation of any specific substance upon the olfactory nerves; odour; scent; smell.
2) [noun] a pleasing smell or odour; sweet scent, as of flowers; a fragrance; a perfume.
3) [noun] the tree Santalum album (=Sirium myrtifolium) of Santalaceae family, with sweet smelling heartwood used for carving.
4) [noun] its wood or its powder.
5) [noun] a sectarian mark of sandal paste put across the forehead.
6) [noun] an essential oil or perfume made from the petals of flowers etc. and mixed with water, used to sprinkle on the body.
7) [noun] haughty behaviour resulting from exaggerated self-esteem, wealth, status, abilities, etc.; arrogant pride.
8) [noun] the fluid flowing from the temples of an elephant in rut.
9) [noun] relation; kinship; connection.
10) [noun] a person who lives near another; a neighbour.
11) [noun] a very small or meagre quantity (as could be perceived only by its smell).
12) [noun] a precious stone.
13) [noun] mere superficial or little knowledge (of something).
14) [noun] (Dvaita Phil.) the ability or faculty of perceiving by smell, one of the forty ways of knowing objects.
15) [noun] (Vaiśeṣika phil.) one of the twenty four properties.
16) [noun] a cross piece of wood for holding the planks of a door.
17) [noun] ಗಂà²� ಗಾಳಿ [gamdha gali] gandha gÄåḷi (dupl.) elementary or basic knowledge; minimum information; ಗಂಧದ ಎಣà³à²£à³� [gamdhada enne] gandhada eṇṇe the oil extracted from sandal wood, used as an aromatic substance; ಗಂಧದ ಕಡà³à²¡à²� [gamdhada kaddi] gandhada kaá¸á¸i a thin stick burned to get fragrant fumes, esp. in religious rites; an incense stick; ಗಂಧದ ಕಲà³à²²à³� [gamdhada kallu] gandhada kallu a coarse-surfaced stone on which a piece of sandal wood is rubbed to get sandal-paste; ಗಂಧದ ಬಿಲà³à²²à³† [gamdhada bille] gandhada bille a substance in the form of a small cake, used to make perfumes; ಗಂಧದ ಕೊರಡà³� ತೇದಷà³à²Ÿà³� ಪರಿಮà²� [gamdhada koradu tedashtu parimala] gandhada koraá¸u tÄ“daá¹£á¹u parimaḷa (prov.) experiences, however painful they are, make one more knowledgeable, understanding and mature 2. a matured person or a person devoted to a cause, becomes morfe and more matured or devoted, as he or she passes through real hardship in life.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
Nepali dictionary
: unoes: Nepali-English DictionaryGandha (गनà¥à¤§):—n. 1. smell; fragrance; scent; odor; 2. a bad smell; stench; 3. Philos. odour as the quality of earth; 4. Philos. one of the five subtle rudiments of the elements; 5. fig. slight knowledge; hint;
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+27): Gamdhabevu, Gamdhabidalaka, Gamdhacarini, Gamdhacelike, Gamdhadayaki, Gamdhagarage, Gamdhagiri, Gamdhakacora, Gamdhakallu, Gandha pri ya nku, Gandha saathi, Gandha Sutta, Gandha thagase, Gandha-bhadulia, Gandha-chakoda, Gandhabahala, Gandhabahula, Gandhabanij, Gandhabhadra, Gandhabhanda.
Full-text (+1102): Sugandha, Ashvagandha, Gandhahastin, Putigandha, Ajagandha, Gandhamadana, Matsyagandha, Vajigandha, Durgandha, Ugragandha, Rajanigandha, Gandhara, Sarpagandha, Gandhika, Gandhakuti, Gandhaka, Rishyagandha, Divyagandha, Tikshnagandha, Yojanagandha.
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