Vadyadhvani, Vādyadhvani, Vadya-dhvani: 1 definition
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Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationVādyadhvani (वाद्यध्वनि) refers to the “sound of the musical instruments”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.50 (“Description of fun and frolic”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada: “[...] The Gods, mobile and immobile creatures, rejoiced much. Shouts of victory rose up. Auspicious sounds of music were heard everywhere. The sound of the musical instruments (vādyadhvani) was pleasing and increased the joy of everyone. Viṣṇu accompanied by me, all the gods and sages took leave of the mountain and returned to their abodes. [...]”.
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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Partial matches: Vadya, Dhvani.
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Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati Dāsa)
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