Bhadrapitha, Bhadrapīṭha, Bhadra-pitha: 13 definitions
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In Hinduism
Shilpashastra (iconography)
Source: Wisdom Library: Śilpa-śāstraBhadrapīṭha (भद्रपीठ) is a Sanskrit technical term, referring to a type of pedestal (pīṭha), used in the construction of liṅgas. It is named after the kind of moulding (bhadra). The word liṅga refers to a symbol used in the worship of Śiva and is used thoughout Śaiva literature, such as the sacred Āgamas.
Source: Google Books: Elements of Hindu iconographyBhadrapīṭha (भद्रपीठ) is another seat (pīṭha), the height whereof is also divided into sixteen parts, of which one forms the thickness of the upāna or the basal layer, four of the jagati or the next higher layer, three of the kumuda, one of the paṭṭika, three of the kaṇṭha, one of the second paṭṭika, two of the broader mahāpaṭṭika and one of the ghṛtavāri the topmost layer. Bhadrapīṭha may be either circular or rectangular.
Source: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama Texts (shilpa)Bhadrapīṭha (भद्रपीठ) refers to the “image-pedestal”, as discussed in chapter 40 of the Pauṣkarasaṃhitā: a Pāñcarātra text of almost 5900 verses divided into forty-three chapters presented as a frame-work dialogue between Pauṣkara and Bhagavān dealing with the esoteric meaning of maṇḍala-designs, worship routines and temple-building.—Description of the chapter [bhadrapīṭha-lakṣaṇa]: Pauṣkara asks to know how about the construction and consecration of images (1-5). Bhagavān commences by giving some general rules for making icons (6-34). Then in response to further questions posed by Pauṣkara, he turns to the importance of the base or pedestal upon which this icon is to be placed (35-91), and, after this is done, he gives some general observations about the building [prāsāda] which houses both the image and its pedestal (92-109a).
Shilpashastra (शिल्पशास्त्र, śilpaśāstra) represents the ancient Indian science (shastra) of creative arts (shilpa) such as sculpture, iconography and painting. Closely related to Vastushastra (architecture), they often share the same literature.
Vastushastra (architecture)
Source: OpenEdition books: Architectural terms contained in Ajitāgama and RauravāgamaBhadrapīṭha (भद्रपीठ) refers to “n. of a type of pedestal §§ 3.7, 8, 35, 44; 5.3, 4, 17.”.—(For paragraphs cf. Les enseignements architecturaux de l'Ajitāgama et du Rauravāgama by Bruno Dagens)
Vastushastra (वास्तुशास्त्र, vāstuśāstra) refers to the ancient Indian science (shastra) of architecture (vastu), dealing with topics such architecture, sculpture, town-building, fort building and various other constructions. Vastu also deals with the philosophy of the architectural relation with the cosmic universe.
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram (shaivism)Bhadrapīṭha (भद्रपीठ) (Cf. Pīṭha) refers to the “place where the sacrificial jar is placed”.—The Jayadrathayāmala refers to the place where the sacrificial jar is placed in the course of a rite as the ‘bhadrapīṭha’. The Brahmayāmala refers to the place where the seat is placed for the teacher to sit as the ‘yogapīṭha’. The Jayadrathayāmala uses the same term to denote the seed-syllable OṂ and the innermost part of a maṇḍala. The Kubjikā Tantras do the same both with reference to the external maṇḍala and its internal counterpart in the End of the Twelve.
Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) 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.
Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Source: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama Texts1) Bhadrapīṭha (भद्रपीठ) refers to a “plank” (used in abhiṣeka—bath that admits an initiate to deśika-status), as discussed in the tenth 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 [abhiṣeka-vidhāna]: Gautama wants to hear details concerning the qualifying abhiṣeka-bath that admits an initiate to deśika-status (1): Nārada turns first to the general qualifications for any preceptor (2b-3a), [...]. Then, a bhadrapīṭha-plank will be placed and surrounded by eight kalaśa-pots containing a variety of materials including water, sprouts, herbs, gems, etc. (3b-13). The candidates for ācārya-ship sits on the plank while the officiating priest utters mantras and pours libations over him. He notes that during the libations ladies in attendance sing lovely songs. It is only after this event—equivalent to a saṃskāra-sacrament—that one may properly be called a dīkṣita (14-16). [...]
2) Bhadrapīṭha (भद्रपीठ) refers to the “pedestal-area” (on which the icon is kept), as discussed in chapter 6 of the Sāttvatasaṃhitā: one of the most ancient of Pāñcarātra Āgamas consisting of roughly 3500 verses which stresses the theological standpoint of the oneness of God despite his various vyūhas (modes of existence), vibhavas (manifestations) and avatāras (incarnations).—Description of the chapter [sūkṣamavyūhadevatābahiryāgavidhi]: This chapter turns to the liturgical aspects of overt worship [bahiryāga]. The rites begin by cleansing the pedestal-area (bhadrapīṭha) on which the icon is kept—by sweeping away old flowers, washing it and by chanting a specified mantra—whereupon worship with water, incense, flowers, etc. is to be done (1-6). The details of how the liturgy step-by-step is prepared for and how it proceeds are given (7-131). [...]
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryBhadrapīṭha (भद्रपीठ).—
1) a splendid seat, chair of state, throne; औदुम्बरं भद्रपीठमभिषेकार्थमाहृतम् (audumbaraṃ bhadrapīṭhamabhiṣekārthamāhṛtam) Rām.2.14.34; उपतस्थुः प्रकृतयो भद्रपीठोपवेशितम् (upatasthuḥ prakṛtayo bhadrapīṭhopaveśitam) R.17.1.
2) a kind of winged insect.
Derivable forms: bhadrapīṭham (भद्रपीठम्).
Bhadrapīṭha is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms bhadra and pīṭha (पीठ).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English DictionaryBhadrapīṭha (भद्रपीठ).—a throne, [Vikramorvaśī, (ed. Bollensen.)] 87, 13.
Bhadrapīṭha is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms bhadra and pīṭha (पीठ).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryBhadrapīṭha (भद्रपीठ).—[neuter] splendid seat, throne; [masculine] a cert. winged insect, used by thieves.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Bhadrapīṭha (भद्रपीठ):—[=bhadra-pīṭha] [from bhadra > bhand] n. a splendid seat, throne, [Pāraskara-gṛhya-sūtra; Rāmāyaṇa] etc.
2) [v.s. ...] ([probably] m.) a kind of winged insect, [Mṛcchakaṭikā]
[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.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusBhadrapīṭha (ಭದ್ರಪೀಠ):—
1) [noun] a holy or royal seat.
2) [noun] (arch.) a type of pedestal of the phallus or an image.
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: Bhadra, Pitha.
Starts with: Bhadrapithalakshana.
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