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Pradatavya, ±Ê°ù²¹»åÄå³Ù²¹±¹²â²¹, PradÄtavyÄ, Pra-datavya: 7 definitions

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Pradatavya 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)

: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

±Ê°ù²¹»åÄå³Ù²¹±¹²â²¹ (पà¥à¤°à¤¦à¤¾à¤¤à¤µà¥à¤�) refers to “that which should be givenâ€� (i.e., ÅšrÄ«kaṇṭha’s hymn in praise of the Goddess), according to the second recension of the Yogakhaṇá¸a of the ManthÄnabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess KubjikÄ.—Accordingly, “The purified soul who, pure, recites this [i.e., ÅšrÄ«kaṇṭha’s hymn in praise of the Goddess] in front of the Kramaliá¹…ga is free from all sins and attains Rudra’s world. It was uttered by ÅšrÄ«kaṇṭha and, secret, it should not be told to (just) anybody. It should be given [i.e., ±è°ù²¹»åÄå³Ù²¹±¹²â²¹] to a true devotee, (and) never to one who is averse (to the goddess). [...]â€�.

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Shakta (शाकà¥à¤�, Å›Äkta) or Shaktism (Å›Äktism) 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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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

PradÄtavyÄ (पà¥à¤°à¤¦à¤¾à¤¤à¤µà¥à¤¯à¤¾) refers to “she who should be given (to Åšiva)â€�, according to the ÅšivapurÄṇa 2.3.36 (“The statements of the seven sagesâ€�).—Accordingly, as the mountains said to Himavat (HimÄcala): “Of what avail is a long discussion and deliberation now? What should be done is only that. She is born only for the purpose of the gods. Incarnating for the sake of Åšiva, she shall be given (±è°ù²¹»åÄå³Ù²¹±¹²âÄå) to Åšiva. Åšiva has been propitiated by her and Åšiva has also spoken to herâ€�.

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The Purana (पà¥à¤°à¤¾à¤�, purÄṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s 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.

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Sports, Arts and Entertainment (wordly enjoyments)

: archive.org: Syainika Sastra of Rudradeva with English Translation (art)

±Ê°ù²¹»åÄå³Ù²¹±¹²â²¹ (पà¥à¤°à¤¦à¤¾à¤¤à¤µà¥à¤�) refers to “that (food) which is to be givenâ€� (as part of the diet of a Hawk), according to the Åš²â²¹¾±²Ô¾±°ì²¹-Å›Äå²õ³Ù°ù²¹: a Sanskrit treatise dealing with the divisions and benefits of Hunting and Hawking, written by RÄjÄ Rudradeva (or Candradeva) in possibly the 13th century.—Accordingly, [while discussing the treatment of hawks]: “[...] Cool water should he given to them now and again; they shold be given (±è°ù²¹»åÄå³Ù²¹±¹²â²¹) the flesh of °­²¹±ô²¹±¹¾±á¹…k²¹ and of ³ÕÄåÂá²¹ not kept for a long time, and such other light and tasteful food as they can digest. By degrees the quantities should be increased for their health. [...]â€�.

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This section covers the skills and profiencies of the Kalas (“performing arts�) and Shastras (“sciences�) involving ancient Indian traditions of sports, games, arts, entertainment, love-making and other means of wordly enjoyments. Traditionally these topics were dealt with in Sanskrit treatises explaing the philosophy and the justification of enjoying the pleasures of the senses.

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In Buddhism

Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)

: De Gruyter: A Buddhist Ritual Manual on Agriculture

±Ê°ù²¹»åÄå³Ù²¹±¹²â²¹ (पà¥à¤°à¤¦à¤¾à¤¤à¤µà¥à¤�) refers to “that which should be givenâ€� (as part of an offering ceremony), according to the ³Õ²¹Âá°ù²¹³Ù³ÜṇḲ¹²õ²¹³¾²¹²â²¹°ì²¹±ô±è²¹°ùÄåÂá²¹, an ancient Buddhist ritual manual on agriculture from the 5th-century (or earlier), containing various instructions for the Sangha to provide agriculture-related services to laypeople including rain-making, weather control and crop protection.—Accordingly, [as the BhagavÄn teaches the offering manual of the root-heart] “[...] The stake should not be driven out. It should be said, ‘Foster the TathÄgata’s vows and precepts. Then I will drive out the stakeâ€�. Then the NÄga falls at his feet with his retinue. He should be given (±è°ù²¹»åÄå³Ù²¹±¹²â²¹) [the following words]: ‘I shall keep in mind the Threefold Refuge and the Ten Righteous Actionsâ€�. [...]â€�.

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Mahayana (महायान, mahÄyÄna) is a major branch of Buddhism focusing on the path of a Bodhisattva (spiritual aspirants/ enlightened beings). Extant literature is vast and primarely composed in the Sanskrit language. There are many ²õÅ«³Ù°ù²¹²õ of which some of the earliest are the various PrajñÄpÄramitÄ ²õÅ«³Ù°ù²¹²õ.

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Languages of India and abroad

Sanskrit dictionary

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

1) ±Ê°ù²¹»åÄå³Ù²¹±¹²â²¹ (पà¥à¤°à¤¦à¤¾à¤¤à¤µà¥à¤�):—[=±è°ù²¹-»åÄå³Ù²¹±¹²â²¹] [from ±è°ù²¹-»åÄå] mfn. to be given (also in marriage) or offered or presented or restored or imparted etc. (teá¹£Äṃ ²õ²¹á¹ƒs°ìá¹›t²¹³¾ ±è°ù²¹»åÄå³Ù²¹±¹²â²¹m, to these Saṃská¹›t is to be imparted id est. these are to be taught Saṃská¹›t, [SÄhitya-darpaṇa]), [Manu-smá¹›ti; MahÄbhÄrata] etc.

2) [v.s. ...] to be placed or put into, [VarÄha-mihira]

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Sanskrit, also spelled संसà¥à¤•ृतमà¥� (²õ²¹á¹ƒs°ìá¹›t²¹³¾), 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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