Vaidalavratin, Vaiḍālavratin, Vaidala-vratin: 1 definition
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Vaidalavratin 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
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: Wisdom Library: Padma-puranaVaiḍālavratin (वैडालव्रतिन्) (=Baiḍālavratin) refers to “one who (falsely) leads a chaste life”.—Vaiḍālavrata refers to “a cat-like observance”.—Concealing one’s malice or evil designs under the garb of piety or virtue. Vaiḍālavratin is one who leads a chaste life simply for want of female company and not because he has controlled his senses.—(cf. Vaiḍāla, Vaiḍālavrata, Vaiḍālavratika)
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.
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Partial matches: Vaidala, Vratin.
Full-text: Vaidala, Vaidalavrata, Baidalavratin, Vaidalavratika, Baidala, Baidalavrata.
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The Padma Purana (by N.A. Deshpande)
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