Vidhivat: 10 definitions
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Vidhivat means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Marathi. 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
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric TraditionsVidhivat (विधिवत्) refers to “(practicing the observances) in accordance with the rules”, as quoted by Hṛdayaśiva in his Prāyaścittasamuccaya (verse 10.27-35).—Accordingly, “Having recited [a particular mantra] along with [the practice of one of the] observances in accordance with the rules (vidhivat), and having bathed [at the end of the observance], one may recite that mantra for attaining supernatural powers. The skilled practitioner should do his recitation not too slowly, not indistinctly, not without taking [the meaning of what he recites] in, not too fast, not without counting, and not with his thoughts in confusion. [...]”.
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.
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationVidhivat (विधिवत्) refers to “prescribed (worship)”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.34 (“The Story of Anaraṇya”).—Accordingly, as Vasiṣṭha said to Himavat (Himācala): “[...] On hearing the words of the people who spoke the truth, the sage became much agitated in the mind and was eager to possess her. O mountain, the sage took bath and worshipped his favourite deity Śiva duly (vidhivat). The lustful sage went to the council-chamber of Anaraṇya for the sake of alms. Immediately after seeing the sage, the king was struck with awe and bowed to him. He offered him homage and devoutly worshipped him. [...]”.
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
Marathi-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionaryvidhivat (विधिवत्).—ad (S) Agreeably to rule; conformably to prescription, ordinance, or appointment.
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
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryVidhivat (विधिवत्).—ind. According to law, agreeably to precept or rule, in conformity to prescribed rules, in due form.
See also (synonyms): vidhitas.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryVidhivat (विधिवत्).—Ind. Agreeable to rule, conformably to established ordinances. E. vidhi a precept, and vati aff.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English DictionaryVidhivat (विधिवत्).—[vidhi + vat], adv. Agreeably to rule, [Vedāntasāra, (in my Chrestomathy.)] in
Vidhivat (विधिवत्).—[adverb] according to rule, in the right manner.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryVidhivat (विधिवत्):—[=vidhi-vat] [from vidhi > vi-dhā] ind. according to rule, duly, [Muṇḍaka-upaniṣad; Manu-smṛti; Mahābhārata etc.]
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryVidhivat (विधिवत्):—adv. Agreeable to rule.
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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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Vidhivata, Vidhivattu, Vitivattu.
Full-text: Vidhipurvam, Vidhipurvakam, Vidhivata, Vitivattu, Shashtika, Vidhitas, Vat, Vicchitti, Savidha, Pratigrah, Lila, Abhisheka.
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Search found 7 books and stories containing Vidhivat, Vidhi-vat; (plurals include: Vidhivats, vats). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Garga Samhita (English) (by Danavir Goswami)
Verse 5.9.11 < [Chapter 9 - The Happiness of the Yadus]
Verse 2.1.29 < [Chapter 1 - Description of the Entrance in Vṛndāvana]
Verse 1.14.16 < [Chapter 14 - The Liberation of Śakaṭāsura and Tṛṇāvarta]
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 11.148 < [Section XVII - Expiation for the Sin of taking Forbidden Food]
Verse 3.219 < [Section XIV - Method of Feeding]
Verse 3.267 < [Section XXI - Relative Merits of the Offering-Materials]
Mundaka Upanishad with Shankara’s Commentary (by S. Sitarama Sastri)
Verse 1.1.3 < [Mundaka I, Khanda I]
Bhagavatpadabhyudaya by Lakshmana Suri (study) (by Lathika M. P.)
Dispute over Upanayana < [Chapter 4 - Similarities and Dissimilarities]
Prasthanatrayi Swaminarayan Bhashyam (Study) (by Sadhu Gyanananddas)
6.2. The Process of Āśraya-grahaṇa < [Chapter 4 - Analysis on the Basis of Spiritual Endeavour]
Atithi or Guest Reception (study) (by Sarika. P.)
Part 8 - Gārhasthya and Atithi-saparyā in Smṛtis < [Chapter 9 - Atithi-saparyā in Dharmaśāstra Literature]
Part 1 - Introduction to Varṇāśrama-dharma (the wholeness of one’s life) < [Chapter 6 - Social Customs and Ethical Codes in Dharmaśāstras]