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Vaiduryapatra, ղḍūrⲹٰ, Vaidurya-patra: 2 definitions

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Vaiduryapatra 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

Ayurveda (science of life)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Vaiduryapatra in Ayurveda glossary

Dietetics and Culinary Art (such as household cooking)

: Shodhganga: Dietetics and culinary art in ancient and medieval India

ղḍūrⲹٰ (वैडूर्यपात्र) or simply Vaiḍūrya refers to a type of utensil/vessel (used for food) according to the 17th century Bhojanakutūhala (ⲹṇāgṇa-첹ٳ󲹲Բ), and is commonly found in literature dealing with the topics of dietetics and culinary art, also known as 첹śٰ or 첹첹.—Different metallic vessels are described in the text. The vessels/utensils that are made of Vaiḍūrya (viz., ղḍūrⲹٰ) have the following dietetic effects: pavitra (pure) and śīٲ (cooling).

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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.

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In Buddhism

Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Vaiduryapatra in Mahayana glossary
Source: Wisdom Library: Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra

ղḍūrⲹٰ (वैडूर्यपात्र) refers to a “begging bowl made of beryl�, according to Mahāprajñāpāramitāśāstra (chapter 41).—Accordingly, “[Digression on a case brought against the Buddha; B. The defense].—[6. Use of a Stone Bowl].—‘The Buddha forbade the Bhikṣus to use eight kinds of bowls (ٰ)�.—[Bowls 1�4]: Precious bowls of gold (ܱṇa), silver (ūⲹ), [beryl (ḍūrⲹḍūrⲹٰ) and pearl (ṇi)]. � Since people covet precious things, since the latter are hard to find (durlabha) and because people are attached to them, the Buddha prohibits the keeping (ṇa) of these precious substances. He does not allow even touching (貹śԲ) that which is ‘precious� and neither does he allow keeping it. If such a gift is made [to the Bhikṣus], he allows them to realize their value, but not too expensive. [...]�.

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Mahayana (महायान, mahāyāna) 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 ūٰ of which some of the earliest are the various Prajñāpāramitā ūٰ.

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