Padavritta, 岹ṛtٲ, Pada-vritta: 4 definitions
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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)
: 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].
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) 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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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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Vritta, Pata.
Full-text: Cama-pataviruttam, Mridu, Tikshna, Svarita, Saptasvara, Svara.
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Some Important Shiksha Vedangas (study) (by Mala Laha)
Part 1a - Characteristics Feature of the Accent according to the Māṇḍūkī Śikṣ� < [Chapter 5 - Māṇḍūkī Śikṣā]
Part 2b - Varieties of the Svarita accent < [Chapter 3 - Nāradī Śikṣā]
Part 4b - The Svarita accent according to Varṇaratnapradīpikā Śikṣ� < [Chapter 4 - Varṇaratnapradīpikā Śikṣā]
Kohala in the Sanskrit textual tradition (Study) (by Padma Sugavanam)
Part 6.1 - Introduction and Source of the Kauhalīyaśikṣ� < [Chapter 4 - Works attributed to Kohala]
Narada Purana (English translation) (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 50 - The arrangement of Notes (Svaras) and Syllables (Varṇas) < [Part 2 - Dvitīya-pāda]