Vaibhava: 20 definitions
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Vaibhava means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Jainism, Prakrit, Marathi, Hindi. 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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In Hinduism
Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma)
Vaibhava (वैभव) refers to:—Opulence; wealth. (cf. Glossary page from Śrī Bṛhad-bhāgavatāmṛta).
Vaishnava (वैष्णव, vaiṣṇava) or vaishnavism (vaiṣṇavism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshipping Vishnu as the supreme Lord. Similar to the Shaktism and Shaivism traditions, Vaishnavism also developed as an individual movement, famous for its exposition of the dashavatara (‘ten avatars of Vishnu’).
Vastushastra (architecture)
Vaibhava (वैभव) or Vaibhavatantra is the name of a Tantra authored by Vibhava: an ancient teacher (ācārya) of Vāstuśāsta (science of architecture) according to the Vibhava.—All these great teachers cannot be said to be legendary. Some used to be propagated in ancient India. No nation can flourish without its care for its material prosperity. All this technique and training and their systematic and successful teaching and transmission were of equal importance. Most of the treatises of Vāstuśāstra carry many of these names [i.e., Vibhava—Vaibhava-tantra], yet a good many of them are quoted as authorities, yet still others are honoured with actual passages being quoted from their works.
Vastushastra (वास्तुशास्त्र, vāstuśāstra) refers to the ancient Indian science (shastra) of architecture (vastu), dealing with topics such architecture, sculpture, town-building, fort building and various other constructions. Vastu also deals with the philosophy of the architectural relation with the cosmic universe.
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Vaibhava (वैभव) refers to “magnificent power”, according to the Īśvarapratyabhijñākārikā III.2.12.—Accordingly, “When further [the layers of the objective “self”] from the Void to the [very] tissues of the body are transmuted by means of the ‘alchemical elixir,’ i.e. by the [fundamental] ‘I’-sense which is certainly conjoined with the qualities of magnificent power (vaibhava), eternality, sovereignty, [and others] of such nature that are cognized [as aspects of that ‘I’], then in this state [called] Beyond the Fourth they abandon (as it were) their objectivity”.
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.
Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
1) Vaibhava (वैभव) is the name of an ancient Pāñcarātra Saṃhitā mentioned in the Kapiñjalasaṃhitā: a Pāñcarātra work consisting of 1550 verses dealing with a variety of topics such as worship in a temple, choosing an Ācārya, architecture, town-planning and iconography.—For the list of works, see chapter 1, verses 14b-27. The list [including Vaibhava-saṃhitā] was said to have comprised “108” titles, these, different saṃhitās named after different manifestations of the Lord or different teachers. They are all said to be authoritative as the ultimate promulgator of all these is the same Nārāyaṇa.
2) Vaibhava (वैभव) or Vaibhavasaṃhitā is also mentioned in the Hayaśīrṣasaṃhitā: a large Pāñcarātra Āgama consisting of roughly 6500 verses dealing primarily with architecture, temple-building and consecration rituals and iconography.
Vaibhava (वैभव) refers to the “all-pervasive greatness” (of Viṣṇu), as discussed in chapter 3 of the Viṣṇusaṃhitā: a Sanskrit text written in 2600 verses which covers typical Pāñcarātra topics through a narrative dialogue between Aupagāyana and Siddha Sumati.—Description of the chapter [viṣṇu-vaibhava]: This chapter turns to matters relating how God, through His power of māyā, pervades all the world. He is intimately involved in the world as its one Lord; as (the two) Prakṛti and Puruṣa; as the three guṇas; as the four Vyūhas and Vedas and Yugas; as the five elements; as the six senses; etc. The relationships continue by increments of one, up to how He is seen as the sixteen directions (1-14). Indeed, the whole world shows forth His Presence as Viśvarūpa (15). [...]
Pancaratra (पाञ्चरात्र, pāñcarātra) represents a tradition of Hinduism where Narayana is revered and worshipped. Closeley related to Vaishnavism, the Pancaratra literature includes various Agamas and tantras incorporating many Vaishnava philosophies.
Shaiva philosophy
Vaibhava (वैभव) refers to the “plenitude of qualities” (i.e., the “supreme fulness” of the attributes of Paramāśiva—the Supreme Lord), according to Bhaṭṭa Rāmakaṇṭha’s 10th-century Tattvatrayanirṇayavivṛti—a commentary on the 7th-century Tattvatrayanirṇaya by Sadyojyoti which discusses philosophical aspects of Śiva including the theories of Puruṣas (souls), Māyā (primal matter) and Mala (the innate impurity afflicting souls).—The term vaibhava refers specifically to the supreme fulness (/ grandeur) of Paramāśiva’s attributes. In other words, vaibhava refers the complete, beginningless realisation and manifestation of all divine qualities or powers [i.e., guṇeṣu vaibhavaṃ]. This plenitude is contrasted with the condition of the liberated Īśvaras (mukteśvaras or muktaśivas):—while they too possess immense powers once liberated, their state is achieved after a prior state (prāgavasthā), whereas the Supreme Lord’s vaibhava is original and unconditioned by any evolutionary process.
Shaiva philosophy is a spritiual tradition within Hinduism that includes theories such as the relationship between the Atman (individual soul) and Siva, the nature of liberation (moksha), and the concepts of maya (illusion) and shakti (divine energy). Saiva philosophy teaches that union with Shiva can be achieved through knowledge, devotion, and spiritual practice. It encompasses major branches like Shaiva Siddhanta and Kashmir Shaivism.
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Vaibhava (वैभव) refers to the “power” (of the venerable omniscient one), according to the 11th century Jñānārṇava, a treatise on Jain Yoga in roughly 2200 Sanskrit verses composed by Śubhacandra.—Accordingly, “The doctrine freely bestows the power of the venerable omniscient one (śrīmat-sarvajña-vaibhava) which is furnished with the great eminences [and] is the great abode of the auspicious [events]. It goes along with [sentient beings to the other world], then it protects, produces benefit always [and], having saved [them] from the mire of life it sets [them] on the pure path [of liberation]”.
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
Marathi-English dictionary
vaibhava (वैभव).—n (S Or vibhava) Grandeur, glory, majesty, magnificence and splendor of state.
vaibhava (वैभव).—a Grandeur, glory.
Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.
Sanskrit dictionary
Vaibhava (वैभव).—
1) Greatness, glory, grandeur, magnificence, splendour, wealth.
2) Power, might; महतां हि धैर्यम- विचिन्त्यवैभवम् (mahatāṃ hi dhairyama- vicintyavaibhavam) Kirātārjunīya 12.3.
Derivable forms: vaibhavam (वैभवम्).
Vaibhava (वैभव).—n.
(-vaṃ) 1. Grandour, wealth. 2. Power. E. vibhava and aṇ added.
Vaibhava (वैभव).—i. e. vibhava + a, n. Power, greatness, [Kirātārjunīya] 12, 3.
Vaibhava (वैभव).—[neuter] might, power, high position, majesty, grandeur.
1) Vaibhava (वैभव):—n. ([from] vi-bhava) might, power (ifc. f(ā). )
2) high position, greatness, [Kāvya literature; Kathāsaritsāgara] etc.
3) superhuman power or might, [Monier-Williams’ Sanskrit-English Dictionary]
4) grandeur, glory, magnificence, [Kathāsaritsāgara]
Vaibhava (वैभव):—(vaṃ) 1. n. Grandeur, glory. a. Astonishing.
Vaibhava (वैभव):—(von vibhu) n. Macht, Wirksamkeit; hohe Stellung: mahatāṃ hi dhairyamavicintyavaibhavam [Kirātārjunīya 12, 3.] [Spr. (II) 2426, v. l.] vitaraṇaṃ (acc.) vinā vaibhavam (nom.) [2792. (I) 4946.] [Kathāsaritsāgara 21, 60.] nijavaibhavocitaṃ vivāhasaṃbhāravidhim [34, 249. 66, 191.] vīrāṇāṃ vaidyutaṃ vaibhavam [Oxforder Handschriften 117,a,25. 238,b,4.] [Bhāgavatapurāṇa.5,18,11. 10,14,38. 34,19. 12,10,39.] utsavasaṃbhāraṃ svasiddhucitavaibhavam Herrlichkeit, Pracht [Kathāsaritsāgara 90, 91.] am Ende eines adj. comp. f. ā [38,124.] [Oxforder Handschriften 132,a,1.] — vaibhavaḥ [Mahābhārata 5, 730] ist vai bhavaḥ .
Vaibhava (वैभव) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Vehava.
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.
Hindi dictionary
Vaibhava (वैभव) [Also spelled vaibhav]:—(nm) grandeur, glory, magnificence; wealth, prosperity, riches; ~[śālitā] the state of being ~[śālī; ~śālī] grand, glorious; magnificent, full of grandeur / glory / magnificence; wealthy, prosperous, rich.
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Kannada-English dictionary
Vaibhava (ವೈಭವ):—
1) [noun] (relatively more, greater) ability to do, act or produce; power; might.
2) [noun] the quality of being higher in some quality or degree; greatness; excellence.
3) [noun] the state of having much money or property; affluence; wealth.
4) [noun] a showy display, esp. of wealth, status, etc.; pretentiousness; ostentation; pomp.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
Nepali dictionary
Vaibhava (वैभव):—n. 1. glory; splendor; grandeur; wealth; 2. power; might;
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Vaibhavabhavana, Vaibhavadiksha, Vaibhavambade, Vaibhavaprakashika, Vaibhavaprakashika vedantacaryacaritra, Vaibhavara, Vaibhavasamhita, Vaibhavatantra.
Full-text (+49): Buddhivaibhava, Vaibhavaprakashika, Bhaktavaibhava, Vaibhavika, Shastravaibhava, Vishnuvaibhava, Vaibhav, Vitanavaibhava, Vaibhavabhavana, Purvavaibhava, Vedantacaryacaritra vaibhavaprakashika, Dhvajavaibhava, Anga-ranga-bhoga-vaibhava, Gatavaibhava, Yajnavaibhavakhanda, Samamti, Shathavairivaibhavadipika, Shathavairivaibhavaprabhakara, Vedantacaryacaritra, Vehava.
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Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary) (by Śrī Śrīmad Bhaktivedānta Nārāyana Gosvāmī Mahārāja)
Verse 2.4.94 < [Chapter 4 - Vaikuṇṭha (the spiritual world)]
Verse 2.2.47 < [Chapter 2 - Jñāna (knowledge)]
Verse 1.2.12 < [Chapter 2 - Divya (the celestial plane)]
Garga Samhita (English) (by Danavir Goswami)
Verse 6.20.2 < [Chapter 20 - In the Description of the Second Fort, the Glories of Indra-tīrtha, etc.]
Verse 3.6.32 < [Chapter 6 - The Test of Śrī Kṛṣṇa]
Verse 6.16.27 < [Chapter 16 - Seeing Śrī Rādhā’s Form]
Krishna Sandarbha of Jiva Goswami (by Kusakratha Prabhu)
Purana-prasanga (from Jagad-Guru-Vaibhava) < [Purana, Volume 1, Part 2 (1960)]
The Sarasvati Purana < [Purana, Volume 10, Part 1 (1968)]
The Naciketa-Upakhyana as the source of the Nasiketopakhyana < [Purana, Volume 6, Part 2 (1964)]
A Descriptive Catalogue of the Sanskrit Manuscripts, Madras (by M. Seshagiri Sastri)