Vashitva, Vasitvā, Vaśitva, Vasitva: 6 definitions
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Vashitva means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Jainism, Prakrit, 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.
The Sanskrit term Vaśitva can be transliterated into English as Vasitva or Vashitva, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationVaśitva (वशित्व) refers to the “power of control”, representing the achievements of the north-western petal of the Aṣṭadala (mystical diagram of the lotus of eight petals), according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.1.11, while explaining the mode of worshipping Śiva:—“[...] the Liṅga shall be purified and installed with various mantras beginning with Praṇava and ending with Namaḥ (obeisance). The pedestal in the form of Svastika or lotus shall be assigned with Praṇava. In the eight petals, in the eight quarters, the eight achievements are identified [viz., the north-western is Vaśitva (power of control)]”.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana IndexVaśitva (वशित्व).—One of the eight attributes of yoga; controls all creatures; whatever he desires results.*
- * Vāyu-purāṇa 13. 4, 16.
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.
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: Encyclopedia of Jainism: Tattvartha Sutra 3: The Lower and middle worldsVaśitva (वशित्व) refers to “domination” and represents one of the eleven types of extraordinary form-changing (vikriyā), which itself is a subclass of the eight ṛddhis (extraordinary powers). These powers can be obtained by the Ārya (civilized people) in order to produce worldly miracles. The Āryas represent one of the two classes of human beings according to the 2nd-century Tattvārthasūtra 3.46, the other being Mleccha (barbarians).
What is meant by extraordinary power to domination (vaśitva-riddhi)? It is the extraordinary power by which one dominates over human and subhuman beings.
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
Pali-English dictionary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionaryvasitvā : (abs. of vasati) having lived; having abided; having dwelt; having stayed.
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.
Sanskrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryVaśitva (वशित्व).—
1) Subjection, control.
2) Bewitching, fascinating.
3) The supernatural or magical power of subduing others to one's own will (one of the aṣṭasiddhis).
4) Self-command.
Derivable forms: vaśitvam (वशित्वम्).
See also (synonyms): vaśitā.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryVasitvā (वसित्वा).—Ind. Having put on, (as clothes,) wearing. E. vas to wear, ktvā aff.
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family. 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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Full-text: Ashtasiddhi, Vasita, Siddhi, Bhuti, Vikriya, Ashtadala, Vasati, Adhitishthati, Panca.
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Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 11.122 < [Section XII - Expiation for the Immoral Religious Student (avakīrṇa)]
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The Padma Purana (by N.A. Deshpande)
Chapter 166 - Pāṇḍurāryā-tīrtha < [Section 6 - Uttara-Khaṇḍa (Concluding Section)]
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
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The Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 2 - Greatness of the Immovable Liṅga of Śaṅkara < [Section 3a - Arunācala-khaṇḍa (Pūrvārdha)]
Chapter 55 - The Characteristics of Yoga < [Section 2 - Kaumārikā-khaṇḍa]
The Shiva Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 11 - The mode of worshipping Śiva < [Section 2.1 - Rudra-saṃhitā (1): Sṛśṭi-khaṇḍa]
Chapter 13 - The mode of worshipping Śiva < [Section 2.1 - Rudra-saṃhitā (1): Sṛśṭi-khaṇḍa]
Lalitopakhyana (Lalita Mahatmya) (by G.V. Tagare)