Dvividha, Dvi-vidha: 16 definitions

Introduction
In Hinduism
In Jainism
1. General definition
Languages
1. Sanskrit
2. Kannada
3. Nepali
See also

Introduction:

Dvividha means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Jainism, Prakrit. 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: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana Index

Dvividha (द्विविध).—Same as Śibikā.^*

* Matsya-purāṇa 122. 32.

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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.

Shaiva philosophy

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

Dvividha (द्विविध) refers to the “two types” (of inference), according to the Nyāyamañjarī, vol. I, 326.—Accordingly, “Inference is of two sorts (dvividha—dvividham anumānam): one [concerns an object] the perception of which has [already] occurred [at some point]; the other [concerns an object] the perception of which has [yet] to occur.But the inference of [entities] such as God [concerns an object] the perception of which has [yet] to occur. [...]”.

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Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)

Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric Traditions

Dvividha (द्विविध) refers to the “two-fold (option)”, according to the Svacchandatantra verse 4.79b-81b.—Accordingly, “Next there is the initiation for the purpose of the purification of the cosmic path for those who seek the fruit of [either] enjoyment or liberation. The subtle method that causes the cutting of the bonds is explained. The Guru asks the candidate seeking benefits [about] the two-fold (dvividha) [option]. Whatever fruit he desires, accordingly he should start the propitiation of Mantras”.

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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.

Yoga (school of philosophy)

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

Dvividha (द्विविध) refers to the “two kinds” (of bindu), according to the Amṛtasiddhi, a 12th-century text belonging to the Haṭhayoga textual tradition.—Accordingly, “Know bindu to be of two kinds (dvividha), male and female. Semen (bīja) is said to be the male [bindu] and rajas (female generative fluid) is female. As a result of their external union people are created. When they are united internally, then one is declared a yogi. [...]

Source: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation by Jason Birch

Dvividha (द्विविध) refers to the “two-fold (Yoga)”, according to the South-Indian recension of the Amanaska Yoga treatise dealing with meditation, absorption, yogic powers and liberation.—Accordingly, as Īśvara says to Vāmadeva: “[...] There is one Yoga which brings about liberation and is the best of the best of all Yogas. It is declared to be twofold (dvividha), according to its preliminary and advanced stages. In this system, Tāraka is preliminary and Rājayoga is advanced. First, I shall explain the preliminary yoga in brief. [...]”.

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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).

In Jainism

General definition (in Jainism)

Source: The University of Sydney: A study of the Twelve Reflections

Dvividha (द्विविध) refers to the “two kinds” (of asceticism), according to the 11th century Jñānārṇava, a treatise on Jain Yoga in roughly 2200 Sanskrit verses composed by Śubhacandra.—Accordingly, “[com.—In that regard he explains (darśayati) the twofold (dvividhaṃ) asceticism (tapaḥ)]—Hardship of the limbs of the body is excellent in respect of the divisions beginning with fasting. Internal [asceticism] in the form of meditation is excellent in respect of the divisions beginning with atonement. Having found the path of non-attachment, the more the one who has subdued his senses undergoes asceticism, the more he destroys the karmas which are difficult to conquer”.

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Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, ‘self-reliance’) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.

Languages of India and abroad

Sanskrit dictionary

Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionary

Dvividha (द्विविध).—a. of two kinds or sorts; द्विविधः संश्रयः स्मृतः (dvividhaḥ saṃśrayaḥ smṛtaḥ) Manusmṛti 7.162.

Dvividha is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms dvi and vidha (विध).

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

Dvividha (द्विविध).—mfn.

(-dhaḥ-dhā-dhaṃ) Of two kinds, in two ways. E. dvi, and vidha sort.

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

Dvividha (द्विविध).—[adjective] twofold, dhā [adverb]

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

1) Dvividha (द्विविध):—[=dvi-vidha] [from dvi] mfn. two fold, of 2 kinds, [Śāṅkhāyana-śrauta-sūtra; Manu-smṛti; Suśruta] etc.

2) Dvividhā (द्विविधा):—[=dvi-vidhā] [from dvi-vidha > dvi] ind. in 2 parts or ways (vibhinna), [Rāmāyaṇa vii, 54.]

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

Dvividha (द्विविध):—[dvi-vidha] (dhaḥ-dhā-dhaṃ) a. Of two kinds.

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

Dvividha (द्विविध) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Duviha.

[Sanskrit to German]

Dvividha 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.

Kannada-English dictionary

Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

Dvividha (ದ್ವಿವಿಧ):—[noun] (pl.) two

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Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.

Nepali dictionary

Source: unoes: Nepali-English Dictionary

1) Dvividha (द्विविध):—adj. of two kinds/types; of two sorts;

2) Dvividhā (द्विविधा):—n. dilemma; hesitation;

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Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.

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