Dikshavidhi, Dīkṣāvidhi, Diksha-vidhi: 5 definitions
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The Sanskrit term Dīkṣāvidhi can be transliterated into English as Diksavidhi or Dikshavidhi, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: SOAS University of London: Protective Rites in the Netra TantraDīkṣāvidhi (दीक्षाविधि) refers to the “ritual of dīkṣā” [?], according to the Netratantroddyota commentary on the Netratantra of Kṣemarāja: a Śaiva text from the 9th century in which Śiva (Bhairava) teaches Pārvatī topics such as metaphysics, cosmology, and soteriology.—Accordingly, [verse 4.10]—“[To bring the matter to a close,] Thus, dīkṣā has been explained in brief, the full explanation is elsewhere. [The text says,] briefly and elsewhere because this ritual of Dīkṣā (dīkṣāvidhi) is extremely long and because it has been merely touched upon [here] in an extremely abridged form. [...]”.
Source: Open Editions: The architectural teachings of Ajitagama and RauravagamaDīkṣāvidhi (दीक्षाविधि) [=dīkṣāvidhiḥ] is the name of chapter 77 of the Kriyāpāda of the Ajitāgama, an important Śaiva Siddhānta treatises dealing with detailed descriptions of the architecture of Śiva temples.
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.
Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Source: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama TextsDīkṣāvidhi (दीक्षाविधि) or “rules of initiation” is the name of the seventeenth chapter of the Agastyasaṃhitā (agastya-suīkṣṇa-saṃvāda edition), an ancient Pāñcarātra Āgama text dealing with the worship of Rāma, Sītā, Lakṣmaṇa and Hanumān.
Description of the chapter [dīkṣāvidhi]: Agastya offers to tell about abhiṣeka, which is crucial as part of dīkṣā and without which any amount of devout meditation [upāsana] is fruitless. The candidate for dīkṣā must satisfy his preceptor regarding his devotion and reverence. The preceptor, having attended to his own ritual purification and having selected the most auspicious time (preferably during a solar eclipse), sees first to aṅkurārpaṇa, then in turn to śrāddha and svastivācana. A maṇḍala is prepared and, after Rāma’s presence is invoked into a gem-invested pot by means of Vedic mantras, the pot is placed on the mandala-design. Bhūtaśuddhi and nyāsa are done, as earlier enjoined [see adhy. XI, XII], and entertainment is arranged for. Gifts are made to non-widowed women and to gṛhasthas. The preceptor must observe vigil during the night preceding the ceremonies, and do japa 6,000 times. The next morning, having worshipped Rāma, and having done agnikārya [see adhy. XIV], the preceptor does a special homa, and the pot into which Rāma had previously been invoked is worshipped. Bali is then offered, after which point the candidate is conducted to the place.
The preceptor leads the candidate through a brief prāṇāyāma exercise, whereupon bhūtaśuddhi is undertaken on the candidate’s behalf. Then the pot containing Rāma’s presence is taken from the maṇḍala-design, tilled with water to the accompaniment of the “ surāstvām.. ” mantra, and this water is then poured over the head of the candidate by a number of Brahmins. While this crucial abhiṣeka rite is being performed it must be kept in mind by all that, by this, Rāma comes to dwell in the candidate.
Afterwards the initiate dons new clothes, etc., and he is directed to do the nyāsas [see adhy. XI]. The preceptor, then, puts his hand on the initiate’s forehead, and repeats the Rāma-mantra 108 times—thus delivering to the initiate this all important mantra (called “vidyā”). As this is being done the preceptor should sense that vidyā is going out of him, while the initiate should feel that he is being infused with that same vidyā.
The dīkṣā concludes as the initiate rewards the preceptor by offering him everything he owns with all devotion; others, too, must be rewarded in appropriate ways. Thereupon the initiate receives the blessings of his preceptor and of the other Brahmins assembled. Only at this point can the initiate break his fast. Only at this point, also, can he as a full-fledged initiate attend to certain practices—sandhyā, purification of self by water, and the Rāmagāyatrī [see Adhy. XXXIV].
Pancaratra (पाञ्चरात्र, pāñcarātra) 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.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Aufrecht Catalogus Catalogorum1) Dīkṣāvidhi (दीक्षाविधि) as mentioned in Aufrecht’s Catalogus Catalogorum:—vaid. Proceed. Asb. 1869, 138.
—[tantric] Oudh. Xii, 46.
2) Dīkṣāvidhi (दीक्षाविधि):—[tantric] by Aghoraśiva. Adyar Libr. 51.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryDīkṣāvidhi (दीक्षाविधि):—[=dīkṣā-vidhi] [from dīkṣā > dīkṣ] m. Name of [work]
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Diksa, Vidhi.
Ends with: Cinmayadikshavidhi, Purvashaivadikshavidhi, Shastradikshavidhi, Somadikshavidhi, Upadeshadikshavidhi, Vivahadikshavidhi.
Full-text: Diksa, Somadikshavidhi, Purvashaivadikshavidhi, Vivahadikshavidhi, Nityotsavanibandha, Aghorashiva acarya, Shishya, Jyotirgana, Jyotishcakra, Suryaloka, Tantrasara.
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Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary) (by Śrī Śrīmad Bhaktivedānta Nārāyana Gosvāmī Mahārāja)
Verse 1.1.12 < [Chapter 1 - Bhauma (the earthly plane)]
The Devi Bhagavata Purana (by Swami Vijñanananda)
Expiatory Rites in Keralite Tantra (by T. S. Syamkumar)
Introduction (Expiatory Rites in Āgamic Literature) < [Chapter 2 - Expiatory Rites in Āgamic Literature]
The Linga Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 21 - The mode of Initiation (dīkṣā-vidhi) < [Section 2 - Pūrvabhāga]