Significance of Shuddha

Shuddha is a term that signifies purity in Vyakarana, particularly when qualifying numbers or substances. In the context of Kavyashastra, Shuddha pertains to poetry that is free from historical references, emphasizing its essence and artistic expression. This dual interpretation highlights the importance of purity both in linguistic forms and artistic creations, showing how Shuddha encompasses both a physical and conceptual understanding within these fields.1
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Synonyms: Pure, Clean, Untainted, Unadulterated

In German: Shuddha; In Finnish: Shuddha; In Spanish: Shuddha; In Dutch: Stil

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Hindu concept of 'Shuddha'

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In Hinduism, Shuddha signifies both the purity devoid of historical context in poetry and a broader concept of purity applied to numbers and substances, emphasizing the importance of cleanliness and clarity in thought and form.

Significance in Ayurveda (science of life):
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From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences

(1) This is a synonym for Saindhava Lavana, and it is one of the various names used for this salt.[1] (2) This is a term used in the text, during Gandhaka Shodhana, the weight of Shuddha S obtained in different instances is 855 gms, 805 gms, and 750 gms respectively.[2]

Ayurveda is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Ayurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.

Significance in Vyakarana (Sanskrit grammar):
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From: Vakyapadiya of Bhartrihari

(1) A term that refers to purity, in the context of qualifying numbers or substances.[3]

Vyakarana refers to Sanskrit grammar and represents one of the six additional sciences (vedanga) to be studied along with the Vedas. Vyakarana concerns itself with the rules of Sanskrit grammar and linguistic analysis in order to establish the correct context of words and sentences.

Significance in Kavyashastra (science of poetry):
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Kavyashastra refers to the ancient Indian tradition of poetry (kavya). Canonical literature (shastra) of the includes encyclopedic manuals dealing with prosody, rhetoric and various other guidelines serving to teach the poet how to compose literature.

Significance in Kavya (poetry):
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Kavya refers to Sanskrit poetry, a popular ancient Indian tradition of literature. There have been many Sanskrit poets over the ages, hailing from ancient India and beyond. This topic includes mahakavya, or ‘epic poetry’ and natya, or ‘dramatic poetry’.

Significance in Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy):
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Shaiva or Shaivism (shaivism) 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.

Significance in Arthashastra (politics and welfare):
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From: Kautilya Arthashastra

(1) Purely roguish elephants, representing those whose training has failed and have become completely unpredictable and difficult to manage, due to their nature.[4]

Arthashastra literature concerns itself with the teachings (shastra) of economic prosperity (artha) statecraft, politics and military tactics. The term arthashastra refers to both the name of these scientific teachings, as well as the name of a Sanskrit work included in such literature. This book was written (3rd century BCE) by by Kautilya, who flourished in the 4th century BCE.

Jain concept of 'Shuddha'

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In Jainism, Shuddha signifies the stoka, a specific point in time. This stoka marks the moment when a Jain Master achieved emancipation, liberation from the cycle of rebirth.

Significance in Jainism (general):

From: Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra

(1) This is the stoka in which the Master's emancipation occurred.[5]

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.

The concept of Shuddha in scientific sources

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Shuddha refers to purified samples of Kalihari Kanda, which have undergone the Shodhana process to improve their safety and effectiveness, ensuring they are suitable for use.

Significance in Health Sciences:
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Significance in Religious Studies:
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From: Religions Journal (MDPI)

(1) Suddha, also known as purity, is a property of storehouse consciousness that Fang Yizhi contrasts with defilement using Yi studies.[6]

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