Gitavadya, ³ŅÄ«³Ł²¹±¹Äå»å²ā²¹, Gita-vadya: 2 definitions
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Gitavadya 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.
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation³ŅÄ«³Ł²¹±¹Äå»å²ā²¹ (ą¤ą„ą¤¤ą¤µą¤¾ą¤¦ą„ą¤Æ) refers to āvocal and instrumental musicā�, according to the ÅivapurÄį¹a 2.4.10 (āBoasting of TÄrakaā�).āAccordingly, after KumÄra (KÄrttikeya) defeated TÄraka-Asura: ā[...] Then there was great jubilation with vocal and instrumental music and chantings of the Vedas. Hymns too were sung. The lord of the universe was eulogised, O sage, by the delighted gods and Gaį¹as by means of vocal and instrumental music (²µÄ«³Ł²¹±¹Äå»å²ā²¹). Then eulogised by all, lord Åiva along with PÄrvatÄ« the mother of the universe, went to his mountain surrounded by the Gaį¹as. [...]ā�.
The Purana (ą¤Ŗą„ą¤°ą¤¾ą¤�, purÄį¹as) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient Indiaās 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.
Ayurveda (science of life)
Toxicology (Study and Treatment of poison)
: Shodhganga: Kasyapa SamhitaāText on Visha Chikitsa³ŅÄ«³Ł²¹±¹Äå»å²ā²¹ (ą¤ą„ą¤¤ą¤µą¤¾ą¤¦ą„ą¤Æ) refers to the āsound of musical instrumentā�, as described in the KÄÅyapa Saį¹hitÄ: an ancient Sanskrit text from the PÄƱcarÄtra tradition dealing with both Tantra and Viį¹£acikitsÄāan important topic from Äyurveda which deals with the study of Toxicology (Viį¹£avidyÄ or SarpavidyÄ).āThe decoded mantras are for those aspirants who may use it under the guidance of an able / qualified preceptor after due procedures of initiation or »åÄ«°ģį¹£Ä�. Regarding the MahÄpadma-viį¹£aharaį¹a-mantra (VII. 17- 9ab) it says: āVenom of MahÄpadma is decimated by this mantra when uttered with words like ²µį¹h²¹»åÄå³ó²¹ (house on fire) to the accompaniment of the sound of musical instrument (²µÄ«³Ł²¹±¹Äå»å²ā²¹-svara) and by massaging the victimā�.
Äyurveda (ą¤ą¤Æą„ą¤°ą„ą¤µą„ą¤¦, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Äyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
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Full-text: Nrityagitavadya, Nirutta-kitavattiyam, Mudralakshana.
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Kohala in the Sanskrit textual tradition (Study) (by Padma Sugavanam)
Part 21 - Citations of Kohala in the Saį¹ gÄ«tanÄrÄyaį¹a, etc. < [Chapter 3 - Kohala as seen in citationsāan analysis]
Part 6 - Tradition of KohalaāMÄrga or DeÅÄ« < [Chapter 1 - Introduction and study of Kohala]
Introduction (references to Kohala) < [Chapter 2 - Kohala as seen in citations]
Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati DÄsa)
Verse 1.12.225 < [Chapter 12 - The Lordās Wandering Throughout NavadvÄ«pa]
Verse 1.15.211 < [Chapter 15 - Marriage with ÅrÄ« Viį¹£į¹upriyÄ]
Verse 3.2.246 < [Chapter 2 - Description of the Lordās Travel Through BhuvaneÅvara and Other Placesto JagannÄtha PurÄ«]
Amarakoshodghatana of Kshirasvamin (study) (by A. Yamuna Devi)
Three types of Dance < [Chapter 4 - Cultural Aspects]
Isanasivagurudeva Paddhati (study) (by J. P. Prajith)
8. Tantric Elements in Nritta-Gita-Vadya < [Chapter 1 - History and scope of Tantric Literature]
13. Description of Kalasha-vidhi (rites with filled pots) < [Chapter 4 - Worship of Gods and Goddesses]
12. Description of Nityotsava-vidhi (festival rites) < [Chapter 4 - Worship of Gods and Goddesses]
Musical Instruments in Sanskrit Literature (by S. Karthick Raj KMoundinya)
Appendix 5 - References to some Musical Instruments by Sri Muthuswami Diksitar
Musical Instruments in Kautilyaās Arthasastra < [Chapter 3 - Musical Instruments of India (with reference to Sanskrit literary sources)]
Sahitya-kaumudi by Baladeva Vidyabhushana (by Gaurapada DÄsa)
Text 10.133 < [Chapter 10 - Ornaments of Meaning]