Caturveda, Catur-veda: 12 definitions
Introduction:
Caturveda 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Chaturveda.
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Puranic EncyclopediaCaturveda (चतुर्वेद).—One of the Saptapitṛs (seven manes). Vairājas, agniṣvāttas, gārhapatyas, somapās, Ekaśṛṅgas, Caturvedas and Kālas are the seven manes. (Mahābhārata Sabhā Parva, Chapter 11, Verse 47).
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.
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: SOAS University of London: Protective Rites in the Netra TantraCaturveda (चतुर्वेद) refers to the “four Vedas” and is associated with Brahmā, 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 13.29-36, while describing the appearance and worship of Rudra]—“The auspicious Brahmā [has] four faces, four arms, beautiful eyes, and a red complexion. [He holds] a bundle of very sharp grass [that] hangs down [from his hands]. [Brahmā is] mounted on Haṃsa, holds a stick and Rudrākṣa, carries a water jar for protection, [and] the four Vedas (kamaṇḍalu-caturveda—vedaiś caturbhiḥ saṃyuktaḥ). [He] gives the fruits of all siddhis”.
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.
Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma)
Source: academia.edu: Dvādaśa-mūrti in Tamil TraditionCaturveda (சதுர்வெdஅ) in Tamil literature includes the Tiruvāymoḻi written by Nammāḻvār: one of the twelve Āḻvār saints of Tamil Nadu, India.—Nammāḻvār, in Tamil Vaiṣṇava tradition, comes next to Tirumaṅkkai in as far as the contribution to Indian sacred literature is concerned. [...] The Tiruvāymoḻi and other three masterpieces are considered the Tamil Caturveda and held in high esteem by Vaiṣṇavas in the Tamil-speaking region of Drāviḍian India.
Vaishnava (वैष्णव, vaiṣṇava) or vaishnavism (vaiṣṇavism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshipping Vishnu as the supreme Lord. Similar to the Shaktism and Shaivism traditions, Vaishnavism also developed as an individual movement, famous for its exposition of the dashavatara (‘ten avatars of Vishnu’).
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramCaturveda (चतुर्वेद) refers to the “four Vedas”, according to the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—Accordingly: “You are the first Śaṃkara of this Age who has emerged in Ahicchatra. You are the son of Śrīdhara and, initiated into the four Vedas (caturveda), you have emerged out of (these) four ‘philosophies’ with the name Śaṃkara”.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryCaturveda (चतुर्वेद).—a. familiar with the four Vedas.
-daḥ the Supreme Soul.
Caturveda is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms catur and veda (वेद).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English DictionaryCaturveda (चतुर्वेद).—I. m. pl. 1. the four Vedas [Harivaṃśa, (ed. Calc.)] 14074. 2. a kind of Manes, Mahābhārata 2, 463. Ii. adj. 1. containing the four Vedas, ib. 3, 13560. 2. conversant with the four Vedas, [Harivaṃśa, (ed. Calc.)] 7993.
Caturveda is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms catur and veda (वेद).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryCaturveda (चतुर्वेद).—1. [masculine] [plural] the four Vedas.
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Caturveda (चतुर्वेद).—2. [adjective] containing the four Vedas, also = seq.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Caturveda (चतुर्वेद):—[=catur-veda] [from catur > catasṛ] mfn. ([gana] brāhmaṇādi) containing the 4 Vedas, [Mahābhārata iii, 13560] (Brahmā), [Harivaṃśa 12884] (Viṣṇu)
2) [v.s. ...] ([Pāṇini 5-1, 124; Siddhānta-kaumudī]) = -vidya, [Harivaṃśa 7993; Subhāṣitāvali]
3) [v.s. ...] m. [plural] the 4 Vedas, [Harivaṃśa 14074]
4) [v.s. ...] m. a class of manes, [Mahābhārata ii, 463.]
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)Caturveda (चतुर्वेद) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit words: Cauveda, Cauveya, Cauvveda.
[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 corpusCaturvēda (ಚತುರ್ವೇದ):—[noun] (pl.) the four vēdas - Řgvēda, Yajurvēda, Sāmavēda and Atharvaṇavēda.
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: Catur, Veda, Veta.
Starts with: Caturveda prithudakasvamin, Caturvedabhashya, Caturvedabhashyasara, Caturvedacarya, Caturvedamahatmya, Caturvedasara, Caturvedasvamin, Caturvedatatparya, Caturvedatatparyaprakasha, Caturvedatatparyasamgraha, Caturvedatatparyasarasamgraha, Caturvedatattvarthasarasamgraha, Caturvedavid, Caturvedopanishad.
Ends with: Pittamacaturveda.
Full-text: Caturvidya, Caturvedya, Sahasrashakha, Caturveda prithudakasvamin, Cauveya, Cauvveda, Cauveda, Vairaja, Garhapati, Agnishvatta, Caturvaidya, Ekashringa, Caudavidya, Caturvarnyadi, Nanmaraikkilavan, Yajurveda, Veda, Dhara.
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Puranic encyclopaedia (by Vettam Mani)
Garga Samhita (English) (by Danavir Goswami)
Verse 8.13.12 < [Chapter 13 - A Thousand Names of Lord Balarāma]
Impact of Vedic Culture on Society (by Kaushik Acharya)
Mingling of Cultures (R): The Saindhavas < [Chapter 4]
3. The Donee Brāhmaṇas < [Chapter 2]
Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati Dāsa)
Verse 1.6.131 < [Chapter 6 - The Lord Begins Studying and His Childhood Mischief]
Mahabharata (English) (by Kisari Mohan Ganguli)
Section XI < [Lokapala Sabhakhayana Parva]
The Nilamata Purana (by Dr. Ved Kumari)