Samanyavihita, Sāmānyavihita, Samanya-vihita: 2 definitions
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Samanyavihita 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
Vyakarana (Sanskrit grammar)
Source: Wikisource: A dictionary of Sanskrit grammarSāmānyavihita (सामान्यविहित).—A general rule, a rule laid down in general which is restricted by special rules afterwards; cf. बाधकेनानेन भवितव्यं सामान्य-विहितस्य विशेषविहितेन (bādhakenānena bhavitavyaṃ sāmānya-vihitasya viśeṣavihitena) M. Bh. on P. II. l.24 Vart. 5, cf also M. Bh, on III.1.94, III. 2.77 etc.
Vyakarana (व्याकरण, vyākaraṇa) refers to Sanskrit grammar and represents one of the six additional sciences (vedanga) to be studied along with the Vedas. Vyakarana concerns itself with the rules of Sanskrit grammar and linguistic analysis in order to establish the correct context of words and sentences.
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric TraditionsSāmānyavihita (सामान्यविहित) refers to the “general application (of a rule)”, according to Tantrālokaviveka commentary on the Tantrāloka verses 4.230ab-232ab.—Accordingly, “[‘If you argue that this Śaiva rule is invalidated by the Vedic one, (we reply:) why shouldn’t it be the other way around?’].—[...] Considering that one may object by asking how it is that both [śāstras] are equally real, given that in certain contexts the injunction(s) associated with purity and the like are invalidated, even though they apply universally, for all people, [Abhinavagupta] says: [‘If you think about it clearly, a rule that is an exception invalidates a rule generally applied (sāmānyavihita—sāmānyavihite vidhau), because it applies in a particular domain’]. [...]”.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Vihita, Samanya.
Starts with: Samanyavihitadravyavicara.
Full-text: Samanyavihitadravyavicara.
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