Vratavidhi, Vrata-vidhi: 3 definitions
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Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Source: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama TextsVratavidhi (व्रतविधि) (lit. “rules for supererogatory observances”) is the name of chapter 7 of the Sāttvatasaṃhitā: one of the most ancient of Pāñcarātra Āgamas consisting of roughly 3500 verses which stresses the theological standpoint of the oneness of God despite his various vyūhas (modes of existence), vibhavas (manifestations) and avatāras (incarnations).
Description of the chapter [vratavidhi]: The chapter opens with an eulogy of performing certain supererogatory functions [vrata] all seemingly connected with the four vyūhas and their worship-praising those who undertake these extended modes of worship (2-10). The first observance mentioned is a special celebration in the annual kārtika-month, and it is a liturgy which all four castes may do (11-37a). The next observance mentioned is to begin in śravaṇa-month and continues for one year; it is, however, for Brahmins only to perform. In this, each month something different is required of him by way of a gift, and at the end of one year he should give a gift of land or whatever his means allow him to give. No distinctive name is given to this year-long samvatsaravrata-routine (37b-57). Then is described a vow that covers a twelve-year period. This activity may be done by all including Kṣatriyas, Vaiśyas and Śūdras—although there are different rules that apply to each group (58-66).
Another vrata concerns an incremental fast [upavāsa], starting with a one-day fast and working up to a twelve-day fast over the period of one year; during the following year this pattern is reversed (68-72). Still another vrata is for twelve days during caitra-month’s bright fortnight, and this involves—along with the standard honors given to the four vyūhas-fasting during the day and eating only at night (73-82). In the āṣāḍha-month for 12 days, one may undertake to do pūjā thrice daily ending up with a special four-day worship of the four vyūhas. This is considered yet another vrata that it is commendable to do (83-88). In the āśvayuja-month one may commence a certain pattern of ritual and also of occasional fasting which is to be repeated only on stipulated days during the ensuing year. This is a vrata that may be done by all men and women no matter what their āśrama may be, and it wipes away the sin of having accepted gifts from others (89-104).
The chapter closes with general instructions about all the (seven?) vratas, and gives promise of the rewards to be gained by doing them (105-124).
Pancaratra (पाञ्चरात्र, pāñcarātra) represents a tradition of Hinduism where Narayana is revered and worshipped. Closeley related to Vaishnavism, the Pancaratra literature includes various Agamas and tantras incorporating many Vaishnava philosophies.
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Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Aufrecht Catalogus CatalogorumVratavidhi (व्रतविधि) as mentioned in Aufrecht’s Catalogus Catalogorum:—[tantric] Oppert. 3026.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryVratavidhi (व्रतविधि):—[=vrata-vidhi] [from vrata] m. Name of [work]
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.
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Partial matches: Vrata, Vidhi, Viti.
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