Vikhyata, Vikhyāta, Vikhyātā: 16 definitions
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Vikhyata means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Marathi, Hindi. 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Vikhyat.
In Hinduism
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric TraditionsVikhyāta (विख्यात) refers to “that which is (famously) known as”, according to the 9th-century Sarvajñānottaratantra chapter 18.—Accordingly, “Next, I shall teach the best observance among observances, which is known (vikhyāta) as the Śiva-vrata and which is revered by Asuras and Gods alike. Pure pale ash [should be used, and] white dress and unguents; he should wear a white sacred thread and be adorned by a chignon of matted locks. He should be equipped with all [suitable] ornaments, [and] adorned with white garlands; he should consume [only the pure ritual gruel-offering known as] caru; he should observe the chaste conduct of a student; he should venerate Śiva, the fire and his Guru. [...]”.
Source: SOAS University of London: Protective Rites in the Netra TantraVikhyātā (विख्याता) refers to “having celebrated” (the form of a deity), 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 10.7cd-17ab, while describing the worship of Bhairavī and Bhairava]—“[Bhairavī] has the appearance of vermillion or lac. [...] [She is] called Icchāśakti [and she] moves toward union with one’s own will. Having celebrated this form (vikhyātā—vikhyātāmetadrūpadharāṃ), [the Mantrin] thinks of her as Aghoreśī. In all Tantras [this] is taught and secret. It is not made clear. My abode is visible by anyone on earth, [but] difficult to obtain. [...]”.
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 TranslationVikhyāta (विख्यात) refers to “one who is famous”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.4.3 (“The boyhood sports of Kārttikeya”).—Accordingly, as sage Viśvāmitra said to Śiva’s son: “Listen, O dear, I am not a Brahmin. I am a Kṣatriya, son of Gādhi, famous (vikhyāta) as Viśvāmitra and a servant of Brahmins. O excellent boy, I have thus narrated my life to you. Who are you? Now mention everything about your life to me who am surprised”.
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.
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): (shaktism)Vikhyāta (विख्यात) refers to “that which is known as”, according to the 17th century Kaulagajamardana (“crushing the Kaula elephant”) authored by Kāśīnātha or Kṛṣṇānandācala.—Accordingly, [as Īśvara said to Pārvatī]: “Listen, O Pārvatī, I shall give a critique of the Pāṣaṇḍas. Knowing this, a wise man is not defeated by them. [...] He who wears ash from the cremation ground and delights in wine and flesh; he who performs such [rites] as bathing and the junctures for [mere] worldly rewards; and he who is the vilest [of them all,] having become a hater of Viṣṇu, destroys everything; [all of them] are called (vikhyāta) Pāṣaṇḍas. [Now,] my dear, hear about the Kāpālika. [...]”
Shakta (शाक्त, śākta) or Shaktism (śāktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. Shakta literature includes a range of scriptures, including various Agamas and Tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.
Sports, Arts and Entertainment (wordly enjoyments)
Source: archive.org: Syainika Sastra of Rudradeva with English Translation (art)Vikhyāta (विख्यात) refers to “distinguished” (champions), according to the Śyainika-śāstra: a Sanskrit treatise dealing with the divisions and benefits of Hunting and Hawking, written by Rājā Rudradeva (or Candradeva) in possibly the 13th century.—Accordingly, [while discussing the outlines of hawking]: “The arrangements should be made thus: From the very first watch of the night until the morning clouds of autumn surround the sun, a large number of soldiers should be posted far and wide on all sides to guard against intrusion of other people, while: the king himself, surrrounded by a few distinguished and faithful champions (vikhyāta-vīra), [...]”.
This section covers the skills and profiencies of the Kalas (“performing arts”) and Shastras (“sciences”) involving ancient Indian traditions of sports, games, arts, entertainment, love-making and other means of wordly enjoyments. Traditionally these topics were dealt with in Sanskrit treatises explaing the philosophy and the justification of enjoying the pleasures of the senses.
Languages of India and abroad
Marathi-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionaryvikhyāta (विख्यात).—p (S) Renowned, famous, celebrated.
Source: DDSA: The Aryabhusan school dictionary, Marathi-Englishvikhyāta (विख्यात).—p Famous, renowned. vikhyāti f Celebrity, renown.
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 dictionaryVikhyāta (विख्यात).—p. p.
1) Renowned, well-known, celebrated, famous.
2) Called, named.
3) Avowed, confessed.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Edgerton Buddhist Hybrid Sanskrit DictionaryVikhyāta (विख्यात).—m., a high number: Mahāvyutpatti 7724 = Tibetan grags (fame) yas; compare vikhata.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryVikhyāta (विख्यात).—mfn.
(-taḥ-tā-taṃ) 1. Known, famous. 2. Avowed, confessed. E. vi before, khyā to say or tell, aff. kta .
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryVikhyāta (विख्यात).—[adjective] universally known; renowned or known as, called ([nominative] [with] iti).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Vikhyāta (विख्यात):—[=vi-khyāta] [from vi-khyā] mfn. generally known, notorious, famous, celebrated, [Yājñavalkya; Rāmāyaṇa] etc.
2) [v.s. ...] known as, called, named, [Mahābhārata; Rāmāyaṇa; Hitopadeśa]
3) [v.s. ...] avowed, confessed, [Horace H. Wilson]
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryVikhyāta (विख्यात):—[vi-khyāta] (taḥ-tā-taṃ) a. Famous.
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)Vikhyāta (विख्यात) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Vikhyāya.
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.
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryVikhyāta (विख्यात) [Also spelled vikhyat]:—(a) renowned well-known, famous, reputed, celebrated.
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Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusVikhyāta (ವಿಖ್ಯಾತ):—[adjective] generally known; famous; celebrated.
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Vikhyāta (ವಿಖ್ಯಾತ):—
1) [noun] = ವಿಖ್ಯಾತಿ [vikhyati].
2) [noun] a famous man; a celebrity.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Vikhyataketu, Vikhyatamanasa, Vikhyatarashi, Vikhyatashriya, Vikhyatavijaya, Vikhyatavira.
Ends with: Abhivikhyata, Kirtivikhyata, Lokavikhyata, Pravikhyata, Sarvavikhyata, Suvikhyata, Vishvavikhyata.
Full-text (+13): Sarvavikhyata, Banaganga, Vikkiyatam, Pravikhyata, Vishvavishruta, Vikhyaya, Vishvavikhyata, Abhivikhyata, Vikhyat, Vikhata, Jivamatrika, Kapalabhati, Shakambhari, Janaki, Vilasika, Ashtadashashilpashastropadeshaka, Visv, Khya, Mahamaha, Vishva.
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