Baddhva, Baddhvā: 3 definitions

Introduction
In Hinduism
1. Purana
2. Arts
3. Pancaratra
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Introduction:

Baddhva 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 Translation

Baddhvā (बद्ध्वा) refers to “tying (with a rope)”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.32 (“The seven celestial sages arrive”).—Accordingly, as Menā said to Himavat (Himācala): “[...] O lord of mountains, I shall not give my daughter endowed with all good accomplishments to Śiva with ugly features, ignoble conduct and defiled name. If you do not accede to my request, I shall undoubtedly die. I will immediately leave this house or swallow poison. With a rope I shall tie (baddhvā) Pārvatī round my neck and go to a thick forest. I would rather drown myself in the great ocean. I shall never give my daughter to him. [...]”.

context information

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.

Sports, Arts and Entertainment (wordly enjoyments)

Source: archive.org: Syainika Sastra of Rudradeva with English Translation (art)

Baddhvā (बद्ध्वा) refers to “having tied (the horses)” (after hunting), according to the Śyainika-śāstra: a Sanskrit treatise dealing with the divisions and benefits of Hunting and Hawking, written by Rājā Rudradeva (or Candradeva) in possibly the 13th century.—Accordingly, [while discussing the conclision of hawking]: “[...] After seeing the hawks and horses eat and drink plentifully and causing them to be tied (baddhvā) in a shady place, the lord should go to a lonely place and get his limbs shampooed, listening all the while to the charming voice of geese walking about. Then he should hear for a while vocal and instrumental music charming to the heart. [...]”.

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This section covers the skills and profiencies of the Kalas (“performing arts”) and Shastras (“sciences”) involving ancient Indian traditions of sports, games, arts, entertainment, love-making and other means of wordly enjoyments. Traditionally these topics were dealt with in Sanskrit treatises explaing the philosophy and the justification of enjoying the pleasures of the senses.

Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)

Source: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama Texts

Baddhvā (बद्ध्वा) refers to the “ceremony of binding” (the initiate), as discussed in the ninth chapter of the Nāradīyasaṃhitā: a Pāñcarātra document comprising over 3000 verses in 30 chapters presenting in a narrative framework the teachings of Nārada to Gautama, dealing primarily with modes of worship and festivals.—Description of the chapter [dīkṣālakṣaṇa-vidhāna]: Regarding the initiation rites—[...] The initiates will each have been “bound” [baddhvā], and the Ācārya will turn his attention to them and meditate on the subtle and gross forms of the Created Order (1-7a). Together he and each śiṣya-candidate approach the fire and perform pūrṇāhuti-rites there, addressing themselves to the tattvas of the Subtle Order as well as reflecting upon all the gross manifestations in the Created Order that comprise the holy and sanctified place where God’s Presence is to be recognized (7b-204).

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Pancaratra (पाञ्चरात्र, pāñcarātra) represents a tradition of Hinduism where Narayana is revered and worshipped. Closeley related to Vaishnavism, the Pancaratra literature includes various Agamas and tantras incorporating many Vaishnava philosophies.

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Verse 2.12.4 < [Chapter 12 - Subduing Kāliya and Drinking the Forest Fire]

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Text 10.245 < [Chapter 10 - Ornaments of Meaning]

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Verse 2.1.219 < [Chapter 1 - Vairāgya (renunciation)]

Verse 1.4.32 < [Chapter 4 - Bhakta (the devotee)]

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Verse 36 < [Section 6]

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Act 10.5: The bodhisattvas sitting cross-legged preaching the six virtues < [Chapter XV - The Arrival of the Bodhisattvas of the Ten Directions]