Tathavidha, Tathāvidha, Tatha-vidha: 10 definitions

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Tathavidha means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Buddhism, Pali. 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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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

[«previous next»] — Tathavidha in Purana glossary
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Tathāvidha (तथाविध) means “of that sort”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.17 (“The dialogue between Indra and Kāmadeva”).—Accordingly, as Kāma said to Brahmā: “[...] O dear friend, I shall cause the downfall of that enemy of yours who is performing a severe penance to usurp your position. [...] The sentiment of love is my commander-in-chief. The coquettish gestures and emotions are my soldiers. All these are soft and gentle. O Indra, I too am of that sort [i.e., tathāvidha]. An intelligent man shall put together things that are mutually complementary. You shall therefore engage me in a task that accords with my capacity”.

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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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Sanskrit dictionary

[«previous next»] — Tathavidha in Sanskrit glossary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionary

Tathāvidha (तथाविध).—a. of such a sort, of such qualities or nature; तथाविधस्तावदशेषमस्तु सः (tathāvidhastāvadaśeṣamastu saḥ) Kumārasambhava 5.82; R.3.4.

Tathāvidha is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms tathā and vidha (विध).

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Tathāvidha (तथाविध).—mfn.

(-dhaḥ-dhā-dhaṃ) Of such a sort or kind. E. tathā and vidha sort.

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

Tathāvidhā (तथाविधा).—I. adj. so conditioned, [Hitopadeśa] 48, 8, M.M. Ii. ºdham, adv. 1. thus, [Nala] 7, 16. 2. in the same manner, Bhāṣāp. 94.

Tathāvidhā is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms tathā and vidhā (विधा).

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

Tathāvidha (तथाविध).—[adjective] of such a sort or kind.

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

Tathāvidha (तथाविध):—[=tathā-vidha] [from ta-thā > tat] mf(ā)n. (tath) of such a sort or kind, being in such a condition or state, of such qualities, [Taittirīya-brāhmaṇa ii, 1, 10, 1; Manu-smṛti i, viii f.] (correlative of yādṛśa, [ix, 9]), [Mahābhārata] etc.

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

Tathāvidha (तथाविध):—[tathā-vidha] (dhaḥ-dhā-dhaṃ) a. Of such a kind.

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Tathavidha 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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Pali-English dictionary

[«previous next»] — Tathavidha in Pali glossary
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English Dictionary

Tathāvidha refers to: such like, so (=tathārūpa) Sn. 772, 818, 1073, 1113; Nd2 277 (=tādisa taṃsaṇṭhita tappakāra). (Page 296)

Note: tathāvidha is a Pali compound consisting of the words tathā and vidha.

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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.

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