Shodashabheda, Ṣoḍaś岹, Shodasha-bheda: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Shodashabheda 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 Ṣoḍaś岹 can be transliterated into English as Sodasabheda or Shodashabheda, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramṢoḍaś岹 (षोडशभे�) or simply Ṣoḍaśa refers to the “sixteen divisions� (of the thirty-three Gods ?), according to the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—Accordingly, � The sacred seat Jāla is the Unmanifest. It is well placed in the southern quarter. [...] The sacred seat (i.e. ṻ?) Ūṣma, very fierce, is pure in heaven and on the earth. The gesture is Vikārālyā, which removes the fear of phenomenal existence. Conjoined with the (secret) language and the Choma, this is the unstruck sound of Jālāvvā. Well known as the Vidyā, the three worlds bow to it. Accomplished, divine, with six faces, giving supreme bliss, the guardian of the field is called ‘Jaya�. I praise the sacred seat Jāla, revered by the gods, which is divided into sixteen divisions [i.e., ṣoḍaś岹—ṣoḍaśair bhedabhinnam�.

Shakta (शाक्�, 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.
Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma)
: Prabhupada Books: Sri Caitanya CaritamrtaṢoḍaś岹 (षोडशभे�) or simply Ṣoḍaśa refers to the “sixteen varieties of regular devotional service�, according to the Śrī Caitanya Caritāmṛta 2.24.291ff.—Accordingly:—“[...] Within the category of regulative devotional service, there are also immature devotees. These are also of four varieties. Thus in regulative devotional service there are altogether sixteen varieties [i.e., ṣoḍaś岹]. On the path of spontaneous devotional service, there are also sixteen categories of devotees. Thus there are thirty-two types of ātmārāmas enjoying the Supreme Lord on these two paths. When these thirty-two types of devotees are qualified with the words �muni�, �nirgrantha�, �ca� and �api�, the meanings can be increased in different ways and very soundly elaborated upon. [...�.

Vaishnava (वैष्णव, vaiṣṇava) or vaishnavism (vaiṣṇavism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshipping Vishnu as the supreme Lord. Similar to the Shaktism and Shaivism traditions, Vaishnavism also developed as an individual movement, famous for its exposition of the dashavatara (‘ten avatars of Vishnu�).
Ayurveda (science of life)
Toxicology (Study and Treatment of poison)
: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama Texts (ay)Ṣoḍaś岹 (षोडशभे�) refers to the “sixteen different kinds� (of rat-bites), as discussed in the tenth chapter of the śⲹ貹ṃhٲ: a Pāñcarātra Āgama text composed of 13 chapters dealing with snake-bites, poisons and curing their venom by use of the ḍaԳٰ while also dealing with worship and devotion. Description of the chapter [ṣoḍaś岹-akhucikitsā]:—First, sixteen varieties of rats (including bandicoots, mice, field-mice, water-rats, etc.) are listed, and the treatments for bites from each of these are (1-35). Then follow some general instructions for rat-bites of any kind (36-65). The remainder of the chapter lists medicines and mantras to be used in each case (66-89).

Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Bheda, Shodasha.
Starts with: Shodashabhedakhucikitsa.
Full-text: Shodasha, Akhucikitsa, Akhu.
Relevant text
No search results for Shodashabheda, Ṣoḍaś岹, Shodasha-bheda, Ṣoḍaśa-bheda, Sodasabheda, Sodasa-bheda; (plurals include: Shodashabhedas, Ṣoḍaś岹s, bhedas, Sodasabhedas) in any book or story.