Sahasradha, Sahasradhā: 9 definitions
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Sahasradha 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
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramSahasradhā (सहस्रधा) refers to a “thousand times”, according to the Kubjikāmata-tantra, the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—Accordingly, “(The disciple) should behave well for a period of eight, five or three years. Otherwise initiation should not be given to him (as) he (would not achieve) success in the Kula teachings. [...] (The aspirant) is fit (to be a disciple) if he remains faithful (to his teacher) even if he scolds (him) a hundred times or even beats (him) a thousand times (sahasradhā). [...]”.
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 BirchSahasradhā (सहस्रधा) refers to a “thousand-fold”, according to the Brahmayāmala-tantra (or Picumata), an early 7th century Śaiva text consisting of twelve-thousand verses.—Accordingly, [while describing a haṭha-sādhana (foreceful practice)]: “[...] Hear what would transpire for him on the ninth day: A loud, terrifying sound arises in the hole, a sweet-smelling air is diffused [and] everywhere a shower of flowers. All the gods shake with fear, their eyes quivering. Aghorī's spirits appear in the clear of dawn by the thousands (sahasradhā), of great majesty and deformed visage. [...]”
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
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionarySahasradhā (सहस्रधा).—ind. In a thousand parts, a thousand-fold; दीर्ये किं न सहस्रधाहमयवा रामेण किं दुष्करम् (dīrye kiṃ na sahasradhāhamayavā rāmeṇa kiṃ duṣkaram) Uttararāmacarita 6.4.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionarySahasradhā (सहस्रधा).—Ind. In a thousand ways. E. sahasra, dhāc aff.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English DictionarySahasradhā (सहस्रधा).—[sahasra + dhā], adv. In a thousand ways, thousandfold, [Kirātārjunīya] 5, 17; in a thousand pieces, [Pañcatantra] 190, 10.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionarySahasradhā (सहस्रधा).—[adverb] in a thousand ways or parts.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionarySahasradhā (सहस्रधा):—[=sahasra-dhā] [from sahasra] ind. th°-fold, in a th° ways or parts, [Ṛg-veda]; etc.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionarySahasradhā (सहस्रधा):—adv. In a 1000 ways.
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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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Dha, Sahasra, Ta.
Starts with: Sahasradhaman, Sahasradhara, Sahasradharma, Sahasradhauta, Sahasradhayas, Sahasratarai.
Ends with: Shatasahasradha.
Full-text: Shatasahasradha, Siddhapatha, Animan, Dri, Sphut, Samdarshana, Dhik, Murdhan, Kri.
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Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
Rig Veda 10.114.8 < [Sukta 114]
Vivekachudamani (by Shankara)
Shat-cakra-nirupana (the six bodily centres) (by Arthur Avalon)
Verse 47 < [Section 7]
Kuntaka’s evaluation of Sanskrit literature (by Nikitha. M)
3.8 (d): Sentential figurativeness or vākya-vakratā < [Chapter 1 - Vakroktijīvita: A Synoptic Survey]
Brihadaranyaka Upanishad (by Swāmī Mādhavānanda)
Section II - Concerning the Self < [Chapter IV]
Section III - Investigation of the Three States < [Chapter IV]