Bhavishyat, Bhavishyad, Bhaviṣyad, Bhaviṣyat: 13 definitions
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Bhavishyat means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Hindi. 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.
The Sanskrit terms Bhaviṣyad and Bhaviṣyat can be transliterated into English as Bhavisyad or Bhavishyad or Bhavisyat or Bhavishyat, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Vyakarana (Sanskrit grammar)
Source: Wikisource: A dictionary of Sanskrit grammarBhaviṣyat (भविष्यत्).—Ancient term for the future tense in general; cf. भविष्यति गम्यादयः । भविष्यतोद्यनद्यतन उपसंख्यानम् (bhaviṣyati gamyādayaḥ | bhaviṣyatodyanadyatana upasaṃkhyānam) P. III.3.3 Vart.l : cf. also the words भविष्यत्काल, भविष्यत्प्रतिषेध, भविष्यदधिकार (bhaviṣyatkāla, bhaviṣyatpratiṣedha, bhaviṣyadadhikāra).
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.
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramBhaviṣyat (भविष्यत्) refers to “the future”, according to the Kularatnoddyota, one of the earliest Kubjikā Tantras.—Accordingly, “[...] Āṇava is said to be (brought about) by the mantras applied through the process (krama) of uttering the letters (that constitute them). In this way, O fair-faced one, in the future [i.e., bhaviṣyat], in (the course of) the a eons, great (kalpa) and small (manvantara), the rite (karman) of initiation will be of three types. The rite of initiation in the Kula tradition (āmnāya) will take place during (the various) ages (yuga) and (varies) according to the nature of (each) age, and (will be imparted) through the line (krama) of teachers and disciples by means of insights (vijñāna) (outwardly apparent) as the signs of attainment (pratyaya)”.
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.
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationBhaviṣyat (भविष्यत्) (Cf. Bhaviṣyantī) refers to “that which will happen” [?], according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.21 (“Nārada instructs Pārvatī”).—Accordingly, as Nārada said to Pārvatī: “O goddess, listen to the wonderful efficacy of this formula on hearing which Śiva becomes excessively pleased. This formula is a king of all formulas. It yields all cherished desires, bestows all worldly pleasures and salvation, and appeals much to Śiva. Repeating this formula in accordance with the injunctions you shall propitiate Śiva. He will certainly [i.e., bhaviṣyat] appear before you”.
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.
Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Source: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama TextsBhaviṣyat (भविष्यत्) refers to the “future (teachers)”, as discussed in chapter 15 of the (fourth part of the) Śāṇḍilyasaṃhitā: a Pāñcarātra text comprising 3600 Sanskrit verses dealing with devotion towards Kṛṣṇa who is identified with the Supreme, as well as ethical behavior and pious practices to be observed by devotees (bhaktas).—Description of the chapter [bhaviṣyadācārya-nirūpaṇa]: A more detailed prediction is made concerning the (tempting) avatāras God will take as Buddha (1-8). [...] For the further comfort and instruction and protection of his devotees, Viṣṇu Himself will descend and establish a bhāgavata school [sṛṣṭi] in which Vallabhācārya (43) will flourish and attract many disciples (32-46).
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.
Vedanta (school of philosophy)
Source: Wikisource: Ashtavakra GitaBhaviṣyat (भविष्यत्) refers to the “future” (which does not affect a true Yogī), according to the Aṣṭāvakragītā (5th century BC), an ancient text on spirituality dealing with Advaita-Vedānta topics.—Accordingly, [as Janaka says to Aṣṭavakra]: “Using the tweezers of the knowledge of the truth I have managed to extract the painful thorn of endless opinions from the recesses of my heart. [...] For me established in my own glory, there is no past (bhūta), future (bhaviṣyat) or present (vartamāna). [kva bhūtaṃ kva bhaviṣyadvā vartamānamapi kva vā] There is no space or even eternity. [...]”.
Vedanta (वेदान्त, vedānta) refers to a school of orthodox Hindu philosophy (astika), drawing its subject-matter from the Upanishads. There are a number of sub-schools of Vedanta, however all of them expound on the basic teaching of the ultimate reality (brahman) and liberation (moksha) of the individual soul (atman).
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryBhaviṣyat (भविष्यत्).—a. (-tī or -ntī f.) About to be, become or come to pass, future. -n. The future time.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryBhaviṣyat (भविष्यत्).—mfn. (-ṣyan-ṣyantī-ṣyat) What is to be, what will be, future. n. (-ṣyat) The future. E. bhū to be, śatṛ participial aff., sya augment, iṭ inserted.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Bhaviṣyat (भविष्यत्):—[from bhava] mfn. about to become or be, future, [Atharva-veda] etc. etc.
2) [from bhava] n. the future, f° time, [Atharva-veda] etc. etc.
3) [v.s. ...] the future tense, [Aitareya-brāhmaṇa]
4) [v.s. ...] water, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
5) [v.s. ...] the fruit of Dillenia Indica, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryBhaviṣyad (भविष्यद्):—[from bhava] in [compound] for ṣyat.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryBhaviṣyat (भविष्यत्):—[(ṣyan-ṣyantī-ṣyat) a. Idem.]
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.
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryBhaviṣyat (भविष्यत्):—(a) future, that is yet to come; (nm) the future tense;—[kāla] the future tense.
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryBhaviṣyad (भविष्यद्):—allomorph of [bhaviṣyat] used in compound words; ~[vaktā] a prophet, an astrologer; ~[vāṇī] see [bhaviṣyavāṇī].
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Nepali dictionary
Source: unoes: Nepali-English DictionaryBhaviṣyat (भविष्यत्):—n. the future; futurity; adj. about to be or happen; future;
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
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