Buddhva, Buddhvā: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Buddhva 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)
Buddhvā (बुद्ध्वा) refers to “becoming enlightened”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.44 (“Menā regains consciousness”).—Accordingly, after Viṣṇu spoke to Menā: “[...] On hearing the pleasing words of Viṣṇu, the beloved of the mountain, the mother of Pārvatī became slightly enlightened (buddhvā) and spoke to Viṣṇu. If He assumes a lovely form and body my daughter may be given to Him and not otherwise even if you attempt it a thousand times. This is my firm decision. After saying thus Menā of steady resolve kept quiet. She was induced by Śiva’s will whose magical power deludes all”.
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
Buddhvā (in Sanskrit) can be associated with the following Chinese terms:
1) 旣自覺知已 [jì zì jué zhī yǐ]: “once you know that you are already enlightened yourself”.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text (+0): Kincidbuddhva, Tushnim, Glana, Apagata, Kutuhalin, Ji zi jue zhi yi, Samstambh, Trasana, Prakata, Anartha, Katham, Budh, Pratitya, Assaka, Artha.
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Search found 35 books and stories containing Buddhva, Buddhvā; (plurals include: Buddhvas, Buddhvās). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Brihaddevata attributed to Shaunaka (by Arthur Anthony Macdonell)
Part 11-13a - Story of Indra Vaikuntha < [Chapter 7 - Deities of Rigveda IX.17-98]
Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary) (by Śrī Śrīmad Bhaktivedānta Nārāyana Gosvāmī Mahārāja)
Verse 2.1.96 < [Chapter 1 - Vairāgya (renunciation)]
Verse 1.6.115 < [Chapter 6 - Priyatama (the most beloved devotees)]
Bhagavad-gita (with Vaishnava commentaries) (by Narayana Gosvami)
Verse 3.43 < [Chapter 3 - Karma-yoga (Yoga through the Path of Action)]
Verse 15.20 < [Chapter 15 - Puruṣottama-toga (Yoga through understanding the Supreme Person)]
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 8.24 < [Section IV - The Commencement of Trials]
Verse 7.67-69 < [Section V - The Ambassador (dūta)]
Taittiriya Upanishad Bhashya Vartika (by R. Balasubramanian)
Verse 2.21 < [Book 2 - Brahmavallī]
Indian Antiquary (a journal of oriental research) (by Jas Burgess)
The Morbi copper-plate < [Volume 2 (1873)]