Bhuktva, Bhuktvā: 6 definitions
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Bhuktva 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
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Bhuktvā (भुक्त्वा) (cf. Upabhuktvā) means “enjoyed”, according to the second recension of the Yogakhaṇḍa of the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—Accordingly, “[...] Once the Lord of the gods, the Lord of the Lord of Passion had spoken thus, he desired union with the goddess by the power of the divine Command. Maheśvarī enjoyed [i.e., upabhuktvā] the sport of love and, in (her) eighth birth she enjoyed [i.e., bhuktvā] their mutual passion. [...]”.
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.
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Bhuktvā (भुक्त्वा) refers to “having experience enjoyments” (of supernatural powers), according to the Svacchandatantra verse 4.141-145.—Accordingly, “[...] The other form [of bubhukṣu initiation] is the lokadharmiṇī, which destroys both past and future demerit. That lokadharmiṇī-dīkṣā is known to exclude the obligation to propitiate mantras [by means of purvasevā etc.]. However, when the current body breaks, [the candidate] experiences [the series of eight supernatural natural powers] starting with becoming very small. Having experienced (bhuktvā) [these] enjoyments he moves upwards to whichever [cosmic level] the Guru has joined him [by yojanikā]. Whether this is at the sakala or niṣkala level [of Śiva] depends on [the preference of] the candidate and Guru”.
Bhuktvā (भुक्त्वा) refers to “having eaten” (forbidden food), according to the Pātravidhi—a manual of the Lakulīśa Pāśupata school of Śaivism dealing with purification of the initiate’s vessel (pātra) and other concerned issues.—Accordingly, “Having damaged his stock of ashes, the earthen vessel, clothes, needle-and-clew, and the water vessel and the skull-bowl, he should observe a Cāndrāyaṇa vow. (8) One should never talk to one who, [even] after having renounced, has indulged in [sensual] desires and their enjoyment; one should not touch his [belongings]. Whatever he has touched or has been in his possession, one should consider all that as not to be eaten. Having eaten (bhuktvā) [such food], he should observe a Cāndrāyaṇa vow. (9–10)”.
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.
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Bhuktvā (भुक्त्वा) refers to “taking food”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.41 (“Description of the Altar-Structure”).—Accordingly, as mount Himavat (Himācala) said to Nārada: “[...] Showing kindness to me you take your food (bhuktvā) and rest for a while. Then gladly accompany Maināka and others to Śiva’s presence. Accompanied by these mountains you request Śiva along with the gods, and the great sages, Śiva whose sproutlike feet are worshipped by gods and demons. Bring them here”.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Bhuktvā (भुक्त्वा).—Ind. Having possessed, eaten, enjoyed, &c. E. bhuj to eat, ktvā aff.
Bhuktvā (भुक्त्वा):—[from bhuj] ind. having enjoyed or eaten or possessed, [Mahābhārata] (cf. under √3. bhuj)
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.
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Yajnavalkya-smriti with Mitakshara and Viramitrodaya (by J. R. Gharpure)
Verse 1.114 < [Chapter 5 - Duties of a Householder (Gṛhin)]
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 5.142 < [Section XIII - Purification of Substances]
Verse 4.222 < [Section XIV - Other Duties]
Verse 4.129 < [Section XIV - Other Duties]
A Descriptive Catalogue of the Sanskrit Manuscripts, Madras (by M. Seshagiri Sastri)
Garga Samhita (English) (by Danavir Goswami)
Verse 1.8.24 < [Chapter 8 - Description of Śrī Rādhikā’s Birth]
Verse 2.7.17 < [Chapter 7 - Kidnapping of the Calves and Cowherd Boys]
Verse 2.7.15 < [Chapter 7 - Kidnapping of the Calves and Cowherd Boys]
Further sources of Vijayanagara history (by K. A. Nilakanta Sastri)