Bhavabheda, Bhāvabheda, Bhava-bheda: 2 definitions

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Bhavabheda 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

Vyakarana (Sanskrit grammar)

[«previous next»] — Bhavabheda in Vyakarana glossary
Source: Wikisource: A dictionary of Sanskrit grammar

Bhāvabheda (भावभेद).—The different activities such as igniting a hearth, placing a rice-pot on it, pouring water in it etc., which form the different parts of the main activity viz. cooking; cf. उक्तो भावभेदो भाष्ये (ukto bhāvabhedo bhāṣye) M. Bh. on P. III. 3.19, III. 4.67.

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Vyakarana (व्याकरण, vyākaraṇa) 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.

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Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)

[«previous next»] — Bhavabheda in Shaivism glossary
Source: SOAS University of London: Protective Rites in the Netra Tantra

Bhāvabheda (भावभेद) refers to “different conditions”, according to the Netratantra of Kṣemarāja: a Śaiva text from the 9th century in which Śiva (Bhairava) teaches Pārvatī topics such as metaphysics, cosmology, and soteriology.—Accordingly, [verse 9.5-11, while explaining the universality of Amṛteśa]—“[...] Thus, in this way, Deveśa [is found in all] Āgamas. He gives of all Sādhakas the benefits [of worship] from all directions [i.e., no matter what their tradition]. Because of him, splendid gems light up [differently] under different conditions (bhāvabhedabhāvabhedena vai dhyātaḥ), giving the fruits of all Āgamas in all streams. Thus, he is Śiva, Sadāśiva, Bhairava, Tumburu, Soma, and Sūrya, with his own form arising bearing no form”.

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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.

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