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Padavritta, 岹ṛtٲ, Pada-vritta: 4 definitions

Introduction:

Padavritta means something in 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 岹ṛtٲ can be transliterated into English as Padavrtta or Padavritta, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Gitashastra (science of music)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Padavritta in Gitashastra glossary
: Shodhganga: Kohala in the Sanskrit textual tradition (gita)

岹ṛtٲ (पादवृत्त) refers to one of the seven varieties of Svarita, which represents one of the four types of Svaras (“accents�), according to the Kauhalīyaśikṣā—one of the works ascribed to Kohala—a celebrated authority of the ancient period along with others such as Bharata, Yāṣṭika, Śārdūla, Kāśyapa etc.—Kauhalīyaśikṣ� defines the different qualities (dṛḍhatā, mṛdutā, sthaulyam, etc.) associated with the four svaras (accents) namely ܻٳٲ, anܻٳٲ, svarita and pracaya. Subsequently, the names of the ‘seven varieties of the svarita-svaras� and their definitions are given [e.g., 岹ṛtٲ].

context information

Gitashastra (गीतशास्त्र, īٲśٰ) refers to the ancient Indian science of Music (gita or samgita), which is traditionally divided in Vocal music, Instrumental music and Dance (under the jurisdiction of music). The different elements and technical terms are explained in a wide range of (often Sanskrit) literature.

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Languages of India and abroad

Sanskrit dictionary

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Padavritta in Sanskrit glossary
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary

1) 岹ṛtٲ (पादवृत्त):—[=岹-ṛtٲ] [from pāda > pād] m. Name a Svarita separated from the preceding Udātta by a hiatus, [Prātiśākhya]

2) [v.s. ...] [dual number] the 2 component elements of a verse id est. the long and short syllable, [ib.]

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context information

Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम� (ṃsṛt), 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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