Vedadharma, Veda-dharma: 4 definitions
Introduction:
Vedadharma 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: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationVedadharma (वेदधर्म) refers to the “vedic virtue”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.2.25. Accordingly as Brahmā narrated to Nārada:—“[...] On meditating for a while, Śiva, the great Yogin, adept in diverse divine sports, could understand everything about Śatī, the daughter of Dakṣa. He remembered the promise that He Himself had made on being requested by Viṣṇu when He was angry with the latter. [...] Thus pondering within himself in diverse ways He mentally discarded Satī but did not break his promise as the protector of Vedic Virtue (vedadharma-prapālaka)”.
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.
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): (shaktism)Vedadharma (वेदधर्म) refers to the “religion of the Vedas”, according to the 17th century Kaulagajamardana (“crushing the Kaula elephant”) authored by Kāśīnātha or Kṛṣṇānandācala.—Accordingly, [as Īśvara said to Pārvatī]: “Listen, O Pārvatī, I shall give a critique of the Pāṣaṇḍas. Knowing this, a wise man is not defeated by them. Those devoted to fake observances; those who rebuke the religion of the Vedas (vedadharma); those who have fallen from caste and religious duties; those who have erred and think themselves learned, they are [all] called Pāṣaṇḍas [because] they act contrary to [true] religion. They fall into a terrifying hell until the end of the world. [...]”
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryVedadharma (वेदधर्म):—[=veda-dharma] [from veda] m. Name of a son of Paila, [Catalogue(s)]
[Sanskrit to German]
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: Dharma, Veda, Tarma, Veta.
Full-text: Vedic religion, Vaidika, Prapalaka, Pravina, Rebuke.
Relevant text
Search found 8 books and stories containing Vedadharma, Veda-dharma; (plurals include: Vedadharmas, dharmas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Veda in Ramayana < [October - December 1975]
Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati Dāsa)
Verse 2.9.55 < [Chapter 9 - The Lord’s Twenty-One Hour Ecstasy and Descriptions of Śrīdhara and Other Devotees’ Characteristics]
Verse 2.10.237-239 < [Chapter 10 - Conclusion of the Lord’s Mahā-prakāśa Pastimes]
Verse 1.2.152 < [Chapter 2 - The Lord’s Appearance]
The Devi Bhagavata Purana (by Swami Vijñanananda)
Mimamsa interpretation of Vedic Injunctions (Vidhi) (by Shreebas Debnath)
The Bhagavata Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 4 - Creation of the Universe (Prayers to Hari) < [Book 2 - Second Skandha]
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 2.10 < [Section III - Sources of Knowledge of Dharma]