Vedavit: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Vedavit 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)
Vedavit (वेदवित्).—One who knows the Veda and understands it for yoga; understands it in the right direction as prescribed; distinct from Vedacintaka;1 eligible for Pārvaṇa śrāddha.2
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.
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Vedavit (वेदवित्) refers to one who is “learned in the Veda”, according to Rāmakaṇṭha’s commentary on Sadyojyotis’s Mokṣakārikā. Accordingly, while proving the validity of Śaiva teachings: “So this [teaching of Śiva (śivaśāsana)] is not heretical (pāṣaṇḍa) even from your point of view. This is because it does not conflict with the Veda, and because there is [Brahminical] scriptural evidence that it was accepted by men learned in the Veda (vedavit)”.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+0): Vedavittan, Vedavittu, Vedavittva, Vetavittakan, Vetavittu.
Full-text (+0): Vedavittva, Vedacintaka, Urdhvamula, Shivashasana, Pashanda, Shasana, Anya, Jnana.
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A Descriptive Catalogue of the Sanskrit Manuscripts, Madras (by M. Seshagiri Sastri)
Devi Bhagavata Purana (by Swami Vijñanananda)
Chapter 8 - On deciding who is to be worshipped < [Book 1]
Chapter 24 - On the worship of the Devī < [Book 8]
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 11.264 < [Section XXXII - Expiation of Secret Sins]
Verse 11.265 < [Section XXXII - Expiation of Secret Sins]
Verse 11.246 < [Section XXXI - Austerity (tapas): its Value]
Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (by Rajendralala Mitra)
Page 30 < [Volume 13 (1898)]
Brahma Archana Paddhati (text and translation) (by Prabhunath Dwivedi)
The concept of Yoga in Yoga Upanishads (by Philomina T.L)
9. Description of Suṣumnā-Yoga < [Chapter 4 - The contents of the Yogopaniṣads]