Dhiradhi, Dhīradhī, Dhira-dhi: 2 definitions
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Dhiradhi 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)
Source: archive.org: Puranic EncyclopediaDhīradhī (धीरधी).—A brahmin devotee of Śiva. He lived in Kāśī. Because he meditated on Śiva alone, Śiva was pleased with him and helped him in various ways.
The gaṇas of Śiva were amazed at Śiva’s partiality for Dhīradhī. Paramaśiva told them the story of the former birth of Dhīradhī. "This Brahmin was a swan in his former life. Once he was flying over a lake when he became tired and fell down. His colour became black. Then Kamalinī, another swan who dwelt in the same lake told him to recite the tenth Chapter of Gītā, and to meditate on Śiva. Because the swan did that holy act, he was born a Brahmin in his next birth. Though he was a Brahmin in his previous birth, he kicked his teacher and for that fault he had to take birth as a swan. Later, because of the love of Śiva, Dhīradhī attained heaven. (Padma Purāṇa, Uttara Khaṇḍa, Chapter 184).
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.
Yoga (school of philosophy)
Source: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation by Jason BirchDhīradhī (धीरधी) refers to a “steady mind”, according to verse 6.21.14 of the Mokṣopāya.—Accordingly, as Bhuśuṇḍa said to Vasiṣṭha: “[...] When the suns blaze and the mountains have become rubble, then, having performed concentration on the water element, I remain with my mind steady (dhīradhī). When the lords of the mountains have been pulverized and the winds of the dissolution blow, then, having performed concentration on the earth element, I remain unmoving in the ether. [...]”.
Yoga is originally considered a branch of Hindu philosophy (astika), but both ancient and modern Yoga combine the physical, mental and spiritual. Yoga teaches various physical techniques also known as āsanas (postures), used for various purposes (eg., meditation, contemplation, relaxation).
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Dhi, Dhira, Ti.
Starts with: Dhiradhira.
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