Chida, Chidā: 9 definitions
Introduction:
Chida means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Buddhism, Pali. 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Chhida.
Ambiguity: Although Chida has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Cida. It further has the optional forms Chīḍā.
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric Traditions (shaktism)Chida (छिद) refers to the “destroyer (of obstacles)”, according to the King Vatsarāja’s Pūjāstuti called the Kāmasiddhistuti (also Vāmakeśvarīstuti), guiding one through the worship of the Goddess Nityā.—Accordingly, “[...] I approach the great temple of goddess Mṛḍānī that opens to the west. It is guarded outside by Indra and the other [gods who guard the directions], and shines beautifully with utmost richness. I venerate the young elephant-faced master of Śiva’s gaṇas, the destroyer of obstacles (vighna-chida). His lotus-hands are decorated with a noose, goad, fruit, and lotus. [...]
Shakta (शाक्त, 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.
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionarychida : (in cpds.), breaking; cutting; destroying: bandhanacchida = one who breaks or cuts the bond.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryChida, (always —°) (adj.) breaking, cutting, destroying M.I, 386; S.I, 191=Th.1, 1234; Th.1, 521; 1143; Sn.87 (kaṅkha°) 491, 1021, 1101 (taṇha°); VvA.82 (id.). (Page 276)
Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryChidā (छिदा).—Cutting, dividing.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryChidā (छिदा).—f.
(-dā) Cutting, dividing. E. chida as above, affixes bhāve aṅ and ṭāp.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Chida (छिद):—[from chid] mfn. ifc. ‘cutting off’ See mātṛka-
2) Chidā (छिदा):—[from chida > chid] f. ([gana] bhidādi) the cutting off (ifc.), [Hemacandra’s Yoga-śāstra ii, 96.]
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryChidā (छिदा):—(dā) 1. f. Cutting, dividing.
[Sanskrit to German]
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), 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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Chidae, Chidaka, Chidakana, Chidakanem, Chidakava, Chidambaram, Chidambi, Chidampha, Chidana, Chidara, Chidaralanabilu, Chidaralanbilu, Chidavana, Citai, Citam, Citan.
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Full-text (+2): Samchida, Patachida, Citam, Matrikachida, Kankhacchedaka, Upacchinditabba, Ucchedana, Samacchidagatta, Chindanem, Ucchindati, Chedaniya, Acchedana, Accheda, Matirukacitan, Chinda, Matrikacchida, Paricchedana, Apagalbha, Vighna, Vighnacchida.
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Search found 12 books and stories containing Chida, Chīḍā, Chidā; (plurals include: Chidas, Chīḍās, Chidās). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Ganitatilaka (Sanskrit text and English introduction) (by H. R. Kapadia)
Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu (by Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī)
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Tattvasangraha [with commentary] (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 1345 < [Chapter 17 - Examination of the Definition of Sense-perception]
Well-being and health: A scientific look at Ayurveda's core concepts. < [Volume 33 (issue 2), Oct-Dec 2013]
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Mahapurana of Puspadanta (critical study) (by Ratna Nagesha Shriyan)