In Hinduism

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Avabaddha (अवबद्ध) refers to “that which sticks (to the shanks)”, according to the Kularatnoddyota, one of the earliest Kubjikā Tantras.—Accordingly, [while describing the gross form of Navātman called Śabdarāśinavātman]: “(Navātman) has a big body and burns intensely, illumining the sky with (his) radiant energy. [...] He resides in the midst of hidden jewels and (his) penis (is long and) sticks to (his) shanks (jaṅgha-avabaddha). (His) hips are (like large) planks and he is adorned with beautiful cheeks. [...]”.

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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.

In Buddhism

Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)

Source: De Gruyter: A Buddhist Ritual Manual on Agriculture

Avabaddha (अवबद्ध) refers to “(being) bound (with a crown and a fillet)”, according to the Vajratuṇḍasamayakalparāja, an ancient Buddhist ritual manual on agriculture from the 5th-century (or earlier), containing various instructions for the Sangha to provide agriculture-related services to laypeople including rain-making, weather control and crop protection.—Accordingly, “Now the Bhagavān was residing in the abode of Brahmā. [...] [There was] the Garuḍa Lord, the Great King, the one with golden wings, [...]. His head was bound (avabaddha) with a crown and a fillet. He was decorated with golden ornaments. He had a firmly fixed glance of dreadful character and a seat made by a serpent lord. [...]”.

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Mahayana (महायान, mahāyāna) is a major branch of Buddhism focusing on the path of a Bodhisattva (spiritual aspirants/ enlightened beings). Extant literature is vast and primarely composed in the Sanskrit language. There are many sūtras of which some of the earliest are the various Prajñāpāramitā sūtras.

Languages of India and abroad

Sanskrit dictionary

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Avabaddha (अवबद्ध).—[adjective] tied on, fettered; fixed by, sticking in (—°); hanging on, concerned about ([locative]).

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary

1) Avabaddha (अवबद्ध):—[=ava-baddha] [from ava-bandh] mfn. put on (as a helmet), [Mahābhārata ix, 3096]

2) [v.s. ...] fastened on, fixed, sticking (as an arrow or a nail, etc.), [Mahābhārata vi, 1787; Suśruta] etc.

3) [v.s. ...] captivated, attached to, [Mahābhārata xii, 1438; Kathāsaritsāgara]

Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)

Avabaddha (अवबद्ध) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Obaddha.

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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.

Kannada-English dictionary

Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

Avabaddha (ಅವಬದ್ಧ):—[adjective] bound together; tied with; fastened on.

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Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.

See also (Relevant definitions)

Partial matches: Baddha, Ava.

Ends with: Amgavabaddha, Anavabaddha, Chudikavabaddha, Cudikavabaddha, Janghavabaddha, Mutavabaddha, Navabaddha.

Full-text: Obaddha, Abhisabandh, Bandh.

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