Shadvidha, Ṣaḍvidha, Shash-vidha: 9 definitions
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Shadvidha means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Jainism, Prakrit. 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.
The Sanskrit term Ṣaḍvidha can be transliterated into English as Sadvidha or Shadvidha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Dietetics and Culinary Art (such as household cooking)
Source: Shodhganga: Dietetics and culinary art in ancient and medieval IndiaṢaḍvidha (षड्विध) or Ṣaḍvidhānna refers to the six kinds of “cooked rice” (bhakta) as described in the 17th century Bhojanakutūhala (dravyaguṇāguṇa-kathana), and is commonly found in literature dealing with the topics of dietetics and culinary art, also known as Pākaśāstra or Pākakalā.—[...] We have seen that mere rice cooked well, is known by the term kevalānna. In the same way rice can cooked with different constituents. Cooked rice dishes are of six types based upon the different ingredients used along with rice. These, collectively called as ṣaḍvidha-anna. [...] To describe this ṣaḍvidha-anna the author quotes an Ayurvedic text namely Kriyāsāra.
Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramṢaḍvidha (षड्विध) refers to the “sixfold transmission”, according to the Kulakaulinīmata.—Accordingly, “[...] Having emerged from the Wheel of the Foundation (ādhāracakra) (she), like a circle of lightning flashes, illumines the sixfold (ṣaḍvidha Transmission) and encircles the (entire) universe. She, having become dense and extensive, fills it with (her) rays”.
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.
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: The University of Sydney: A study of the Twelve ReflectionsṢaḍvidha (षड्विध) refers to “six kinds” (of external asceticism), according to the 11th century Jñānārṇava, a treatise on Jain Yoga in roughly 2200 Sanskrit verses composed by Śubhacandra.—Accordingly, “In that regard, external asceticism is declared to be of six kinds (ṣaḍvidha) beginning with fasting while internal [asceticism] is also of [six] kinds on account of the divisions beginning with atonement. Hardship of the limbs of the body is excellent in respect of the divisions beginning with fasting. Internal [asceticism] in the form of meditation is excellent in respect of the divisions beginning with atonement”.
Synonyms: ṣaṭprakāra.
Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, ‘self-reliance’) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryṢaḍvidha (षड्विध).—mfn.
(-dhaḥ-dhā-dhaṃ) In six ways, of six kinds. E. ṣaṣ, and vidha kind.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English DictionaryṢaḍvidhā (षड्विधा).—adj. of six sorts, Bhāṣāp. 34.
Ṣaḍvidhā is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms ṣaṣ and vidhā (विधा).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryṢaḍvidha (षड्विध).—[adjective] sixfold, of six kinds.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryṢaḍvidha (षड्विध):—[=ṣaḍ-vidha] [from ṣaḍ > ṣaṣ] mfn. sixfold, of six sorts, [Brāhmaṇa; Śāṅkhāyana-śrauta-sūtra; Manu-smṛti etc.]
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryṢaḍvidha (षड्विध):—[(dhaḥ-dhā-dhaṃ) a.] Of six kinds.
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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: Shash, Vidha, Sat.
Starts with: Shadvidhana, Shadvidhanna, Shadvidhasamkhya, Shadvidhavidha, Shadvidhayogaphala, Shat-vitalinkam.
Ends with: Anekavarnashadvidha, Ashtavimshadvidha, Samkhya shadvidha.
Full-text: Shadvidhya, Shadvidhasamkhya, Shadvidhayogaphala, Adhyagni, Shadvidhavidha, Samkhya shadvidha, Anekavarnashadvidha, Shadangin, Rajaniti, Stridhana, Griva Vasti, Shat-vitalinkam, Sutra, Shatprakara, Shadvimsha, Hamsapada, Adhvana, Adharacakra, Parshni.
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