Padapitha, Pādapīṭha, Pada-pitha: 18 definitions
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Padapitha means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Buddhism, Pali, the history of ancient India, Marathi. 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.
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In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Pādapīṭha (पादपीठ) refers to the “foot-rest”, according to the King Vatsarāja’s Pūjāstuti called the Kāmasiddhistuti (also Vāmakeśvarīstuti), guiding one through the worship of the Goddess Nityā.—Accordingly, “[...] Her foot-rest (pādapīṭha) is illuminated by the rays of jewels on the forehead of the king of gods and other gods as they bow in devotion [to her feet]. She has roving, wide eyes, and she bestows as boons the sovereignty [of Indra] and status [equal to] Vaiśravaṇa, lord of riches, and still more, which she creates in fleeting acts of amusement.. [...]”.
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.
Vastushastra (architecture)
Pādapīṭha (पादपीठ) refers to one of the topics dealt with in the Devyāmata: an Early Śaiva Pratiṣṭhātantra dating back to the 5th century CE dealing with topics related to temple construction, consecration rituals, and iconography.—The Devyāmata is written in the form of a dialogue between Śiva and the Goddess. It begins with the praśnapaṭala, ‘the chapter on questions’, in which Devī tells Śiva what topics she would like to learn about. The answers are provided in the following chapters [e.g., mūla-pādapīṭha-lakṣaṇa], of which each is dedicated to one specific subject.
Vastushastra (वास्तुशास्त्र, vāstuśāstra) refers to the ancient Indian science (shastra) of architecture (vastu), dealing with topics such architecture, sculpture, town-building, fort building and various other constructions. Vastu also deals with the philosophy of the architectural relation with the cosmic universe.
Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Pādapīṭha (पादपीठ) refers to a “foot-rest” which is used during “liturgical worship”, as discussed in chapter 6 of the Sāttvatasaṃhitā: one of the most ancient of Pāñcarātra Āgamas consisting of roughly 3500 verses which stresses the theological standpoint of the oneness of God despite his various vyūhas (modes of existence), vibhavas (manifestations) and avatāras (incarnations).—Description of the chapter [sūkṣamavyūhadevatābahiryāgavidhi]: The details of how the liturgy step-by-step is prepared for and how it proceeds are given (7-131). [...] After [bathing the icon, ] the pādapīṭha (foot-rest) is to be set and then wind should be wafted with a fan of peacock feathers; then is offered a comb, followed by offerings of betel nut, flowers, silk clothes, the “sacred thread,” an upper cloth, a crown and all other kinds of ornaments. Again flowers from neck to foot are to be offered along with bangles and pratisara. Then cosmetics are applied to the deity; also betel nut for chewing is given. Two flowers-one over each ear are given, whereupon a mirror is advanced to “show” the deity what has been done (50b-58a).
Pancaratra (पाञ्चरात्र, pāñcarātra) represents a tradition of Hinduism where Narayana is revered and worshipped. Closeley related to Vaishnavism, the Pancaratra literature includes various Agamas and tantras incorporating many Vaishnava philosophies.
India history and geography
Pādapiṭha (पादपिठ) refers to a “stool that was placed in front for resting the feet on”, commonly build during the reign of the Vākāṭakas (mid-3rd century CE).—Ajaṇṭā painting show that palaces, houses as well as shops in market places were constructed of wood. [...] The furniture in the halls was of a simple type. Low square seats with round cushions for reclining against were used. A stool called pādapiṭha was placed in front for resting the feet on. The custom of placing pots one over another in slings suspended from the roof of a kitchen, which is even now in vogue, is noticed in some paintings. While dining, people sat on low square seats, with the plate placed in front on a low stool.
Pāda-pīṭha.—(SII 2), a foot-stool. Note: pāda-pīṭha is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary” as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.
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Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
pādapīṭha : (nt.) a foot-stool.
Pādapīṭha refers to: a foot-stool Vin. I, 9 (cp. Vin. Texts I. 92); IV, 310; DhA. III, 120=186; VvA. 291.
Note: pādapīṭha is a Pali compound consisting of the words pāda and pīṭha.
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.
Marathi-English dictionary
pādapīṭha (पादपीठ).—m S A footstool.
pādapīṭha (पादपीठ).—m A footstool.
Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.
Sanskrit dictionary
Pādapīṭha (पादपीठ).—a foot-stool; चूडामणिभि- रुद्घृष्टपादपीठं महीक्षिताम् (cūḍāmaṇibhi- rudghṛṣṭapādapīṭhaṃ mahīkṣitām) R.17.28; Kumārasambhava 3.11.
Derivable forms: pādapīṭhaḥ (पादपीठः), pādapīṭham (पादपीठम्).
Pādapīṭha is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms pāda and pīṭha (पीठ).
Pādapīṭha (पादपीठ).—m.
(-ṭhaḥ) A foot-stool. E. pāda, and pīṭha a stool.
Pādapīṭha (पादपीठ).—m. a footstool, [Vikramorvaśī, (ed. Bollensen.)] [distich] 60.
Pādapīṭha is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms pāda and pīṭha (पीठ).
Pādapīṭha (पादपीठ).—[neuter] foot-stool.
1) Pādapīṭha (पादपीठ):—[=pāda-pīṭha] [from pāda > pād] m. a f°-stool, [Mahābhārata; Rāmāyaṇa] etc.
2) [v.s. ...] (ṭhī-√kṛ), to make into a f°-st°, [Kādambarī]
Pādapīṭha (पादपीठ):—[pāda-pīṭha] (ṭhaḥ) 1. m. A foot-stool.
Pādapīṭha (पादपीठ):—(pāda + pīṭha) n. Fussbank [Trikāṇḍaśeṣa 3, 3, 277.] [Hemacandra’s Abhidhānacintāmaṇi 718. 61.] [Anekārthasaṃgraha 3, 445.] [Medinīkoṣa Pāṇini’s acht Bücher 21.] [Mahābhārata 1, 7214.] [Rāmāyaṇa Gorresio 2, 32, 8.] [Raghuvaṃśa 17, 28.] [Vikramorvaśī 60.] [Rājataraṅgiṇī 1, 80.] [Pañcatantra 223, 2.] [Prabodhacandrodaja 23, 7.]
Pādapīṭha (पादपीठ):—n. Fussbank.
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
Padapīṭha (ಪದಪೀಠ):—[noun] a small, three or four-legged stool for keeping one’s feet on while sitting on a throne, chair, etc.; a foot-rest.
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Pādapīṭha (ಪಾದಪೀಠ):—[noun] a small, short-legged stool to place one’s feet, while sitting on a chair or throne.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Pitha, Pada, Pita, Pata.
Starts with: Padapithalakshana.
Full-text: Padapithalakshana, Kathalika, Mulapadapitha, Sapadapitha, Adharaka, Padapithika, Bao ji, Cosmetic, Bangle, Flower, Betel nut, Peacock feather, Crown, Silk cloth, Upper cloth, Comb, Ornament, Sacred thread, Pitha, Sukshamavyuhadevatabahiryagavidhi.
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