Sadvidya, Sadvidyā, Sad-vidya: 4 definitions

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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)

[«previous next»] — Sadvidya in Purana glossary

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”.

Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation
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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.

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Languages of India and abroad

Sanskrit dictionary

Sadvidya (सद्विद्य).—[adjective] having true knowledge.

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Sadvidyā (सद्विद्या).—[feminine] true knowledge or learning.

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

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]

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

[Sanskrit to German]

Sadvidya 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.

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