Vivartin, Vivartī, Vivarti: 6 definitions

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Vivartin 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.

In Hinduism

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Vivartin (विवर्तिन्) (Cf. Vivartinī) refers to “one who transforms”, according to the Jayadrathayāmala 3.16.14-15.—Accordingly, “The arising of the supreme energy takes place in the Kula which is consciousness and the supreme abode. She is Bhāsā who is the fourfold transformation of Speech (vāc-vivartinī) and illumines everything. She is eternal (nityā), innate, subtle and unfolds the eight Kulas (of the Mothers)”.

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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.

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In Buddhism

Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)

Source: MDPI Books: The Ocean of Heroes

Vivarti (विवर्ति) refers to the “generation” (of the universe), according to the 10th-century Ḍākārṇava-tantra: one of the last Tibetan Tantric scriptures belonging to the Buddhist Saṃvara tradition consisting of 51 chapters.—Accordingly, “[The universe] is dissolved [into emptiness] at the outset, [and the universe containing the maṇḍala] is generated (vivarti) [from emptiness] at the end; [it] indicates [this]: the Emanation [Body] (viz., the maṇḍala) manifests. The Dharma, the Enjoyment, and the other [Bodies are also realized]; therefore, all [of the Bodies] are aggregated together in this [secret] [...]”.

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Tibetan Buddhism includes schools such as Nyingma, Kadampa, Kagyu and Gelug. Their primary canon of literature is divided in two broad categories: The Kangyur, which consists of Buddha’s words, and the Tengyur, which includes commentaries from various sources. Esotericism and tantra techniques (vajrayāna) are collected indepently.

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Languages of India and abroad

Sanskrit dictionary

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Vivartin (विवर्तिन्).—i. e. vi-vṛt + in, adj. Turning back, [Śākuntala, (ed. Böhtlingk.)] [distich] 73; [Kirātārjunīya] 5, 5.

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Vivartin (विवर्तिन्).—[adjective] turning ([intransitive]), moving in a circle, turning away or towards (—°), changing.

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary

1) Vivartin (विवर्तिन्):—[=vi-vartin] [from vi-varta > vi-vṛt] mfn. turning round, rolling, revolving, [Kāvya literature; Kathāsaritsāgara]

2) [v.s. ...] (ifc.) turning toward, [Śakuntalā]

3) [v.s. ...] changing, undergoing a change, [Kathāsaritsāgara]

4) [v.s. ...] dwelling, abiding, [ib.; Mārkaṇḍeya-purāṇa]

[Sanskrit to German]

Vivartin in German

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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.

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