Vivriddhi, Vivṛddhi: 11 definitions
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The Sanskrit term Vivṛddhi can be transliterated into English as Vivrddhi or Vivriddhi, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Jyotisha (astronomy and astrology)
Source: Wisdom Library: Brihat Samhita by Varahamihira1) Vivṛddhi (विवृद्धि) (Cf. Vṛddhi) refers to an “increase” (i.e., of prosperity), according to the Bṛhatsaṃhitā (chapter 4), an encyclopedic Sanskrit work written by Varāhamihira mainly focusing on the science of ancient Indian astronomy astronomy (Jyotiṣa).—Accordingly, “Having thus described the shape of the moon we next proceed to describe her size (generally): [...] If she should appear broad, she will increase the prosperity of the princes [i.e., narapati-lakṣmī-vivṛddi]; if she should appear big there, will be happiness in the land, and if small, there will be abundance of that grain which men like most”.
2) Vivṛddhi (विवृद्धि) refers to the “rise” (of prices), according to the Bṛhatsaṃhitā (chapter 7).—Accordingly, “If Mercury should cut through the five constellations from Ārdrā to Maghā, mankind will suffer from wars, from hunger, from disease and from drought. If he should cut through the six constellations from Hasta, his disc appearing to rub against those of the stars, cows will suffer, the price of liquid substances and of juice will rise [i.e., argha-vivṛddhi], but there will be abundance of food grains in the land”.
Jyotisha (ज्योतिष, jyotiṣa or jyotish) refers to ‘astronomy’ or “Vedic astrology” and represents the fifth of the six Vedangas (additional sciences to be studied along with the Vedas). Jyotisha concerns itself with the study and prediction of the movements of celestial bodies, in order to calculate the auspicious time for rituals and ceremonies.
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: SOAS University of London: Protective Rites in the Netra TantraVivṛddhi (विवृद्धि) refers to “prosperity (of the kingdom)”, according to the Netratantra of Kṣemarāja: a Śaiva text from the 9th century in which Śiva (Bhairava) teaches Pārvatī topics such as metaphysics, cosmology, and soteriology.—Accordingly, [verse 19.106cd-109]—“The [Mantrin] is to perform the lustration in order to secure prosperity of the king and in the kingdom (rāṣṭra-vivṛddhi) when the king is touched by the power of death, when [the king], his sons, or his country are marked by signs of death, etc., when Brahmins [and others] are [in danger] in all directions [i.e., in the capital and elsewhere], with the danger of loss of rice crops, grain, fruit, roots and water, and in times of famine, disease and great calamities. After sacrificing as before, the [Mantrin] should perform the water pot consecration”.
Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationVivṛddhi (विवृद्धि) refers to the “increase (in devotion to Śiva)”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.37 (“The letter of betrothal is dispatched”).—Accordingly, as Himavat prepared the wedding of Menā and Śiva: “[...] Then he began collecting foodstuffs and other requisite articles intended for the performance of the marriage. [...] In order to increase (vivṛddhi) the devotion to Śiva I shall explain in brief. Mandara, the chief mountain in heaven came to Himavat in a divine form. He was highly refulgent. He was accompanied by his wife and children. His company shone brilliantly. He had brought with him many gems and jewels. [...]”.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) 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.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryVivṛddhi (विवृद्धि).—f.
1) Growth, increase, augmentation, development; ययुः शरीरावयवा विवृद्धिम् (yayuḥ śarīrāvayavā vivṛddhim) R.18.49; विवृद्धिमत्राश्नुवते वसूनि (vivṛddhimatrāśnuvate vasūni) 13.4; so शोक°, हर्ष° (śoka°, harṣa°) &c.
2) Prosperity; लोकानां तु विवृद्ध्यर्थं मुखबाहूरुपादतः । ब्राह्मणं क्षत्रियं वैश्यं शूद्रं च निरवर्तयत् (lokānāṃ tu vivṛddhyarthaṃ mukhabāhūrupādataḥ | brāhmaṇaṃ kṣatriyaṃ vaiśyaṃ śūdraṃ ca niravartayat) || Manusmṛti 1.31.
3) Lengthening (of a vowel).
Derivable forms: vivṛddhiḥ (विवृद्धिः).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryVivṛddhi (विवृद्धि).—f.
(-ddhiḥ) 1. Growth, increase, augmentation. 2. Prosperity. E. vi, vṛddhi the same.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English DictionaryVivṛddhi (विवृद्धि).—i. e. vi-vṛdh + ti, f. Growth, increase. [Mānavadharmaśāstra] 1, 31.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryVivṛddhi (विवृद्धि).—[feminine] growth, increase, lengthening (of a vowel); thriving, welfare.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Vivṛddhi (विवृद्धि):—[=vi-vṛddhi] [from vi-vṛddha > vi-vṛdh] f. growth, increase, augmentation, enlargement, furthering, promotion, [???; Mahābhārata] etc. ([accusative] with √gam, yā etc., ‘to be augmented or increased’)
2) [v.s. ...] prosperity, [Manu-smṛti i, 31]
3) [v.s. ...] lengthening (of a vowel), [Pāṇini 8-2, 106], [vArttika], 1
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryVivṛddhi (विवृद्धि):—[vi-vṛddhi] (ddhiḥ) 2. f. Increase.
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)Vivṛddhi (विवृद्धि) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit words: Vivaḍḍha, Vividdhi.
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