Vidhivat, Vidhivān, Vidhivan: 12 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)
Vidhivat (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)
Vidhivat (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.
Ayurveda (science of life)
Veterinary Medicine (The study and treatment of Animals)
Vidhivat (विधिवत्) refers to a “properly performed ceremony”, according to the 15th century Mātaṅgalīlā composed by Nīlakaṇṭha in 263 Sanskrit verses, dealing with elephantology in ancient India, focusing on the science of management and treatment of elephants.—[Cf. chapter 3, “on unfavorable marks”]: “5. One that has (evil) spots on his skin, tusks, palate, toenails, etc., shall be abandoned; or else the wise man shall perform in proper fashion (vidhivat) an operation to burn or scrape them off, and all the things necessary to heal and cure them, and cut them off”.
Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
Languages of India and abroad
Marathi-English dictionary
vidhivat (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
Vidhivat (विधिवत्).—ind. According to law, agreeably to precept or rule, in conformity to prescribed rules, in due form.
See also (synonyms): vidhitas.
Vidhivat (विधिवत्).—Ind. Agreeable to rule, conformably to established ordinances. E. vidhi a precept, and vati aff.
Vidhivat (विधिवत्).—[vidhi + vat], adv. Agreeably to rule, [Vedāntasāra, (in my Chrestomathy.)] in
Vidhivat (विधिवत्).—[adverb] according to rule, in the right manner.
Vidhivat (विधिवत्):—[=vidhi-vat] [from vidhi > vi-dhā] ind. according to rule, duly, [Muṇḍaka-upaniṣad; Manu-smṛti; Mahābhārata etc.]
Vidhivat (विधिवत्):—adv. Agreeable to rule.
Vidhivat (विधिवत्):—(von 1. vidhi) adv. vorschriftmässig, rite, auf gehörige Weise, wie es sich gebührt [Muṇḍakopaniṣad 1, 1, 3.] [Manu’s Gesetzbuch 1, 58. 2, 40. 148. 216. 3,29 u.s.w.] [Mahābhārata 3, 1770. 2794. 11924.] [Rāmāyaṇa 1, 2, 11. 28. 8, 25.] [Raghuvaṃśa 1, 62. 3, 29.] [Śākuntala 64, 11.] [?ad 191. Spr. 1405. 5418. Varāhamihira’s Bṛhajjātaka S. 43, 8. 29. 46, 16. 59, 10. fg. 68, 1. Lassen’s Anthologie (III) 89, 14.]
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.
Nepali dictionary
Vidhivat is another spelling for विधिवत [vidhivata].—adv. duly; methodically; systematically; in conformity with rules; as prescribed by law;
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)
Partial matches (+0): Vat, Van, Vidhi, Vitti.
Starts with (+0): Vidhivata, Vidhivattu, Vitivattu.
Full-text (+0): Vidhipurvam, Vidhipurvakam, Vidhivata, Vitivattu, Shashtika, Vidhitas, Vat, Chedana, Vicchitti, Pratigrah, Lila, Cavita, Abhisheka.
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