Sadvidya, Sadvidyā, Sad-vidya: 4 definitions
Introduction:
Sadvidya 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)
Sadvidyā (सद्विद्या) refers to “good learning”, and is considered a great asset (dhana) for Brahmins, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.1.17. Accordingly, as Guṇanidhi, who was addicted to gambling (dyūta), was told by his mother as follows:—“[...] dear child [viz., Guṇanidhi], a good learning (sadvidyā) and association with men of saintly character (sādhusaṅgama) constitute a great asset (dhana) for Brahmins. How is it that you do not gladly take interest in such things? Your ancestors and grandfathers (pitāmaha) had all earned the reputation (rūḍhi) of being good Vedic scholars (Sacchrotriya), well learned in Śāstras (Anūcāna), and performers of sacrifices (Dīkṣita), especially Somayāgas”.
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
Sadvidya (सद्विद्य).—[adjective] having true knowledge.
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Sadvidyā (सद्विद्या).—[feminine] true knowledge or learning.
1) Sadvidya (सद्विद्य):—[=sad-vidya] [from sad > sat] mfn. having true knowledge, well-informed, [Kāvya literature; Rājataraṅgiṇī]
2) Sadvidyā (सद्विद्या):—[=sad-vidyā] [from sad-vidya > sad > sat] f. true kn°, [Bhartṛhari]
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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.
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Starts with: Sadvidyavijaya, Shadvidyagama, Shadvidyagamasamkhyayanatantra.
Full-text: Sadvidyavijaya, Savidya, Sadhusangama, Chandogyopanishad, Durvritta, Sadvritta, Anucana, Brahmanacara, Sacchrotriya, Sat, Ishvarasamhita.
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Brihat Jataka by Varahamihira [Sanskrit/English] (by Michael D Neely)
Verse 14.4 < [Chapter 14 - Two Planet Yogas]
Brahma Sutras (Nimbarka commentary) (by Roma Bose)
Brahma-Sūtra 3.3.37 < [Adhikaraṇa 16 - Sūtras 35-37]
Brahma-Sūtra 3.3.36 < [Adhikaraṇa 16 - Sūtras 35-37]
Brahma-Sūtra 3.3.35 < [Adhikaraṇa 16 - Sūtras 35-37]
Shakti and Shakta (by John Woodroffe)
Chapter XIV - Cit-śakti (the Consciousness aspect of the Universe) < [Section 2 - Doctrine]
A Descriptive Catalogue of the Sanskrit Manuscripts, Madras (by M. Seshagiri Sastri)
Preceptors of Advaita (by T. M. P. Mahadevan)
(i) Ātreya Brahmanandi and Draidāchārya < [50. Some Pre-Śaṅkara Advaitins]
Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (by Rajendralala Mitra)