Vaidikakarman, Vaidika-karman, Vaidikakarma: 2 definitions
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Vaidikakarman 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
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationVaidikakarman (वैदिककर्मन्) refers to “Vedic rites”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.39 (“The gods arrive at Kailāsa”).—Accordingly: as the Sages performed the safety rites for Śiva: “[...] By reciting hymns from Ṛk, Yajus, and Sāman they performed the holy rites. All the sages were greatly pleased. In order to ward off obstacles (vighnaśānti) they performed the adoration of the planets under my instruction. They worshipped the gods stationed in the altar. After performing the social and Vedic rites in a fitting manner (vaidikakarman—laukikaṃ vaidikaṃ karma nanāma) Śiva became pleased and bowed to the Brahmins joyously. [...]”.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryVaidikakarman (वैदिककर्मन्):—[=vaidika-karman] [from vaidika] n. an action or rite enjoined by the V°, [Monier-Williams’ Sanskrit-English Dictionary]
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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Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 2.26 < [Section VIII - Duties and Sacraments]
Bhagavatpadabhyudaya by Lakshmana Suri (study) (by Lathika M. P.)
Dispute over Śaṅkara’s Birth Place < [Chapter 4 - Similarities and Dissimilarities]