Alternative spellings of this word include Chhadman.

In Hinduism

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Chadman (छद्मन्) refers to that which is “concealed”, according to the Jayadrathayāmala verse 3.38.22-24ab.—Accordingly, “Those gods who reside in sacred fields and seats, primary and secondary, and those powerful beings who are in the meeting grounds, primary and secondary, move about, O beloved, concealed [i.e., chadman] in the form of falcons (cillā) and the like, their actions, mantras and powers (kept) secret. Who knows what takes place within the body by that activity”.

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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 Translation

Chadman (छद्मन्) refers to “(under the) pretext” and is used to describe Śiva, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.26 (“Pārvatī-Jaṭila dialogue”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada: “When those sages returned to their abodes, lord Śiva, the cause of great enjoyment and protection wanted to test the penance of the goddess. Under the pretext of [i.e., chadman] testing, Śiva wanted to see her. With a delighted mind He assumed the form of a Jaṭila (an ascetic with matted hair) and went to the forest of penance of Pārvatī. [...]”.

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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

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Chadman (छद्मन्).—n. (-dma) 1. Trick, deceit. 3. Fraud, dishonesty. 2. Plea, pretext. 4. Masquerade, disguise of person, &c. E. chada a cloak, a covering, and manin Unadi aff. chādyate svarūpamanena .

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Chadman (छद्मन्).—[chad + man], n. 1. Disguise, [Rāmāyaṇa] 3, 53, 28. 2. Hypocrisy, [Rāmāyaṇa] 4, 16, 16. 3. Fraud, [Mānavadharmaśāstra] 4, 199. 4. Pretext, [Meghadūta, (ed. Gildemeister.)] 76.

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Chadman (छद्मन्).—[neuter] the same + veil, disguise; plea, pretext, trick, deceit, fraud; °— feigned, only apparently (cf. seq.).

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary

1) Chadman (छद्मन्):—[from chad] a n. ([Pāṇini 6-4, 97]) a roof, [Āśvalāyana-gṛhya-sūtra iii, 8; Lāṭyāyana i, 7, 15]

2) [v.s. ...] external covering, deceptive dress, disguise, pretext, pretence, deceit, fraud, [Manu-smṛti; Mahābhārata; Rāmāyaṇa; Pañcatantra iii, 15, 1/2; Raghuvaṃśa xii, 2]

3) [v.s. ...] (in [dramatic language]) deceitful intelligence or tidings, [Daśarūpa i, 38]

4) [v.s. ...] cf. kūṭa-.

5) b etc. See √1. chad.

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Chadman (छद्मन्):—(dma) 5. n. Disguise, trick, fraud.

Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)

Chadman (छद्मन्) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Chauma.

[Sanskrit to German]

Chadman in German

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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)

Starts with: Chadmadharma, Chadmane, Chadmarupena, Chadmatapasa, Chadmaveshin, Chadmavidhi.

Ends with: Kutacchadman, Kutachadman, Nishchadman, Palitacchadman, Palitachadman.

Full-text: Chauma, Chadmika, Chadmaveshin, Chadmin, Brihakchandas, Chadmadharma, Chadmarupena, Kutachadman, Chadmatapasa, Chadmavidhi, Rekha, Palitachadman, Chandas, Guptamantra, Guptavirya, Chadmastha, Chala, Guptacara.

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Search found 4 books and stories containing Chadman; (plurals include: Chadmans). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)

Part 8: Suvidhi’s samavasaraṇa < [Chapter VII - Suvidhināthacaritra]

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Sahitya-kaumudi by Baladeva Vidyabhushana (by Gaurapada Dāsa)

Text 4.20 < [Chapter 4 - First-rate Poetry]

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The Padma Purana (by N.A. Deshpande)

Chapter 56 - Satya & Dharma Come to Sukalā’s Help < [Section 2 - Bhūmi-khaṇḍa (section on the earth)]

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The Practice Manual of Noble Tārā Kurukullā (by Dharmachakra Translation Committee)

Chapter 1 < [Appendix - Sanskrit Text]

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