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Uddiya, ±«á¸á¸Ä«²â²¹: 6 definitions

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Uddiya means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Buddhism, Pali, Jainism, Prakrit. 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

±«á¸á¸Ä«²â²¹ (उडà¥à¤¡à¥€à¤�) (=Oá¸á¸Ä«ya) means having “flown upâ€�, according to the AmbÄmatasaṃhitÄ.—Accordingly, “[...] Then, in the terrible Age of Strife she, the three-eyed (goddess) Maá¹…galÄ, descended into the Northern Cave (uttaragahvara) in the district (viá¹£aya) of OdyÄna. SiddhanÄtha also (descended) there into (his spiritual) lineage (santati). Having thus flown up (´Çá¸á¸Ä«²â²¹) in the body he obtained lordship and so is famous in all respects by the name of the venerable Oá¸Ä«Å›a. The place there is Oá¹£adhiprastha and she is praised as the auspicious one of the universeâ€�.

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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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Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma)

: Prabhupada Books: Sri Caitanya Caritamrta

±«á¸á¸Ä«²â²¹ (उडà¥à¤¡à¥€à¤�) means “flying high (in various directions)â€�, as mentioned in the ÅšrÄ« Caitanya CaritÄmá¹›ta 2.6.76ff.—Accordingly:—“[...] Then He [i.e., Kṛṣṇa] greeted all the people of Vraja and entered the best of cowherd villages with the gait of an elephant. The forest animals were miserable because now they had to part from Him. [...] The birds flew here and there [i.e., uá¸á¸Ä«y´Çá¸á¸Ä«²â²¹â€�³Üá¸á¸Ä«²â²¹-³Üá¸á¸Ä«²â²¹] high over the village to watch Him, but when night came and they could no longer see Him they cried out as if weeping and flew away. [...]â€�.

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Vaishnava (वैषà¥à¤£à¤µ, 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 Vishnuâ€�).

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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

1) ±«á¸á¸Ä«²â²¹ (उडà¥à¤¡à¥€à¤�) refers to “flying upâ€�, according to the ÅšivapurÄṇa 2.3.25 (“The seven celestial sages test PÄrvatÄ«â€�).—Accordingly, as PÄrvatÄ« said to the seven Sages: “[...] This mind of mine is resolute helplessly attempting at a great task. Verily it is trying to erect a high wall on the surface of water. At the bidding of the celestial sage I am performing this steady penance with the desire that Rudra be my husband. The unfledged birdling of my mind flies up [i.e., ³Üá¸á¸Ä«²â²¹] tenaciously. May lord Åšiva, the storehouse of mercy fulfil its desireâ€�.

2) ±«á¸á¸Ä«²â²¹ (उडà¥à¤¡à¥€à¤�) refers to “having driven away (the swan)â€�, according to the ÅšivapurÄṇa 2.3.44 (“MenÄ regains consciousnessâ€�).—Accordingly, as MenÄ said to NÄrada: “O wretched daughter, what is it that you have done? This is extremely painful to me. You have given gold and brought a glass piece, O wicked girl. You have cast away sandal paste and smeared yourself with mud. You have driven away the swan (³Üá¸á¸Ä«²â²¹) and have held a crow in your hands. Setting aside the sacred river water you have drunk the well-water. Losing the sun you have clung to the glowworm in all earnestness. [...]â€�.

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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)

±«á¸á¸Ä«²â²¹ (उडà¥à¤¡à¥€à¤�) refers to the “flightâ€� (of birds), 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 outlines of hawking]: “[...] If the sport is held in a valley, then foot soldiers are to be placed on all sides to guard the caves and passes. Remaining concealed in the immediate neighbourhood, they should see where the birds settle after their flight (³Üá¸á¸Ä«²â²¹). [...]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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Languages of India and abroad

Pali-English dictionary

: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English Dictionary

Uddiya, (adj.) (Sk. udÄ«cya?) northern, northwestern (i.e. Nepalese) J. IV, 352 (°kambala) in expln. of uddiyÄna (Sk. udÄ«cÄ«na?). See udicca & cp. Morris in J. P. T. S. 1889, 202, and last not least Lüders in K. Z. 1920 (vol. 49), 233 sq. The word is not sufficiently cleared up yet. (Page 135)

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Pali is the language of the Tipiá¹­aka, which is the sacred canon of TheravÄda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.

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Prakrit-English dictionary

: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary

Uá¸á¸iya (उडà¥à¤¡à¤¿à¤¯) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: ±«á¸á¸Ä«³Ù²¹.

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Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.

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