Vidish, Vidiś: 9 definitions
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Vidish means something in Buddhism, Pali, 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.
The Sanskrit term Vidiś can be transliterated into English as Vidis or Vidish, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: SOAS University of London: Protective Rites in the Netra TantraVidiś (विदिश्) refers to the “intermediate compass-points”, according to the Netratantra of Kṣemarāja: a Śaiva text from the 9th century in which Śiva (Bhairava) teaches Pārvatī topics such as metaphysics, cosmology, and soteriology.—Accordingly, [verse 13.1-9, while describing the appearance and worship of Viṣṇu, in the form of Nārāyaṇa]—“[...] [The Mantrin] places Devīs at the four cardinal directions and members at the intermediate compass-points (vidiś—devīr vidikṣvaṅgāni). Thus, he worships [the Devīs] Jayā, Lakṣmī, Kīrti, and Māyā at the cardinal directions, [where they] hold a noose and hook, hands [in the mudrās of] granting wishes and protection. He meditates [on them] before the eyes of the Deva, assuming the shape of [whichever] goddess is chosen. The members are similar to the Deva, [with] his color and hold [his same] weapons”.
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 TranslationVidiś (विदिश्) refers to “various directions”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.4.15 (“Gaṇeśa’s battle”).—Accordingly, after Gaṇeśa spoke to Śiva’s attendants: “[...] Then seizing a big iron club and standing at the doorway he smashed the Gaṇas. Some got their hands broken, others got their backs smothered. The heads of others were shattered and the foreheads of some were crushed. The knees of some were fractured, the shoulders of others were blasted. Those who came in front were hit in the chest. Some fell on the ground, some fled in various directions (vidiś), some got their legs broken and some fled to Śiva. [...]”.
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 Buddhism
Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: Maha Prajnaparamita SastraVidiś (विदिश्) refers to the “four intermediate directions” and forms part of the “ten directions” (diś) according to an appendix included in the 2nd century Mahāprajñāpāramitāśāstra (chapter XIV). It is known in Pali as vidisā or anudisā, in Tibetan as phyogs-ḥtsham and in Chinese as wei.
The four intermediate directions (vidiś) are:
- uttara-pūrvā (north-east),
- pūrva-dakṣiṇā (south-west),
- dakṣiṇa-paścimā (south-east),
- paścima-uttarā (north-west).
Mahayana (महायान, mahāyāna) is a major branch of Buddhism focusing on the path of a Bodhisattva (spiritual aspirants/ enlightened beings). Extant literature is vast and primarely composed in the Sanskrit language. There are many sūtras of which some of the earliest are the various Prajñāpāramitā sūtras.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryVidiś (विदिश्).—f. An intermediate point of the compass.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English DictionaryVidiś (विदिश्).—f. an intermediate point of the compass.
Vidiś is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms vi and diś (दिश्).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryVidiś (विदिश्).—[feminine] intermediate region (north-east etc.).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Vidiś (विदिश्):—[=vi-diś] [from vi] a f. an intermediate point of the compass (as south east), [Vājasaneyi-saṃhitā] etc. etc.
2) [v.s. ...] mfn. going into different quarters or regions, [Kātyāyana-śrauta-sūtra]
3) [=vi-diś] b etc. See p. 950, col. 3.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryVidiś (विदिश्):—[vi-diś] (k) 5. f. An intermediate point of the compass.
[Sanskrit to German]
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: Vidisha, Vidishe, Vidishya.
Ends with: Anuvidish, Savidish.
Full-text (+3): Vidikcanga, Vipassati, Vyadish, Vidisha, Savidish, Vitikku, Maruti, Upadish, Anuvidish, Uttaraparima, Purvadakshina, Pashcimottara, Dakkhinapacchima, Purimadakkhina, Pacchimuttara, Uttarapurva, Dakshinapashcima, Dish, Astradhara, Varnadhara.
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Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
Bodhisattva quality 11: having obtained the fearlessnesses < [Chapter X - The Qualities of the Bodhisattvas]
Appendix 2 - The ten directions (diś) < [Chapter XIV - Emission of rays]
II. Aspects of the immeasurables (apramāṇa) < [Class 3: The four immeasurables]
A Manual of Abhidhamma (by Nārada Thera)
Introductory Verse < [Chapter IX - Mental Culture]
Satapatha-brahmana (by Julius Eggeling)
Kāṇḍa XIII, adhyāya 1, brāhmaṇa 2 < [Thirteenth Kāṇḍa]
Kāṇḍa II, adhyāya 4, brāhmaṇa 4 < [Second Kāṇḍa]
Kalidasa and Tagore < [January – March, 1984]
Pallava period (Social and Cultural History) (by S. Krishnamurthy)
Household Articles (a): Vessel < [Chapter 4 - Material Culture of the People]