Mahadhi, Mahādhī, Maha-dhi: 5 definitions
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Mahadhi 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: Shiva Purana - English TranslationMahādhī (महाधी) refers to one of “great wisdom” and is used to describe Brahmā, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.3.—Accordingly, as Nārada said to Brahmā:—“[...] O Brahmā, the best of eloquent ones, of great wisdom (i.e., mahādhī), please tell me. What is the subsequent story of the good auspicious mountain? You have narrated the wonderful story of the auspicious antecedents of Menā. The details of the marital rites too are heard. Please continue the subsequent narrative”.
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: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryMahādhī (महाधी).—a. having a great understanding.
Mahādhī is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms mahā and dhī (धी).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryMahādhī (महाधी):—[=mahā-dhī] [from mahā > mah] mfn. having a great understanding, [Śiśupāla-vadha; Śrutabodha]
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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)
Partial matches: Maha, Dhi, Ti.
Starts with: Mahadhikaar-patr, Mahadhikara-patra, Mahadhimat, Mahadhipati, Mahadhiraja, Mahadhiveshana.
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Mandukya Upanishad (Gaudapa Karika and Shankara Bhashya) (by Swami Nikhilananda)
Mandukya Karika, verse 4.88-89 < [Chapter IV - Alatashanti Prakarana (Quenching the firebrand)]