Alternative spellings of this word include Chhida.

Ambiguity: Although Chida has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Cida. It further has the optional forms Chīḍā.

In Hinduism

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric Traditions (shaktism)

Chida (छिद) refers to the “destroyer (of obstacles)”, according to the King Vatsarāja’s Pūjāstuti called the Kāmasiddhistuti (also Vāmakeśvarīstuti), guiding one through the worship of the Goddess Nityā.—Accordingly, “[...] I approach the great temple of goddess Mṛḍānī that opens to the west. It is guarded outside by Indra and the other [gods who guard the directions], and shines beautifully with utmost richness. I venerate the young elephant-faced master of Śiva’s gaṇas, the destroyer of obstacles (vighna-chida). His lotus-hands are decorated with a noose, goad, fruit, and lotus. [...]

context information

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

Pali-English dictionary

Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionary

chida : (in cpds.), breaking; cutting; destroying: bandhanacchida = one who breaks or cuts the bond.

Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English Dictionary

Chida, (always —°) (adj.) breaking, cutting, destroying M.I, 386; S.I, 191=Th.1, 1234; Th.1, 521; 1143; Sn.87 (kaṅkha°) 491, 1021, 1101 (taṇha°); VvA.82 (id.). (Page 276)

context information

Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.

Sanskrit dictionary

Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionary

Chidā (छिदा).—Cutting, dividing.

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

Chidā (छिदा).—f.

(-dā) Cutting, dividing. E. chida as above, affixes bhāve aṅ and ṭāp.

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

1) Chida (छिद):—[from chid] mfn. ifc. ‘cutting off’ See mātṛka-

2) Chidā (छिदा):—[from chida > chid] f. ([gana] bhidādi) the cutting off (ifc.), [Hemacandra’s Yoga-śāstra ii, 96.]

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

Chidā (छिदा):—(dā) 1. f. Cutting, dividing.

[Sanskrit to German]

Chida in German

context information

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: Chidabhasa, Chidae, Chidaka, Chidakana, Chidakanem, Chidakava, Chidambara, Chidambaram, Chidambi, Chidampha, Chidana, Chidara, Chidaralanabilu, Chidaralanbilu, Chidatmaka, Chidatman, Chidavana, Citai, Citan.

Ends with: Aghacchida, Chakchida, Chichida, Chidchida, Chinchida, Kankhacchida, Matrikacchida, Matrikachida, Patachida, Pechida, Samchida, Samdhicchida, Shirshacchida, Svedacchida, Udacchida, Vanacchida, Vighnacchida.

Full-text: Matrikachida, Chindanem, Matirukacitan, Acchedana, Samacchidagatta, Accheda, Chedaniya, Matrikacchida, Patachida, Chinda, Paricchedana, Vighna, Chindati, An.

Relevant text

Search found 2 books and stories containing Chida, Chīḍā, Chidā; (plurals include: Chidas, Chīḍās, Chidās). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu (by Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī)

Verse 2.4.141 < [Part 4 - Transient Ecstatic Disturbances (vyābhicāri-bhāva)]

show preview

The Tattvasangraha [with commentary] (by Ganganatha Jha)

Verse 1345 < [Chapter 17 - Examination of the Definition of Sense-perception]

show preview