vidya
[ vid-yah ]
nounHinduism, Buddhism.
transcendental knowledge leading toward Brahman.
Origin of vidya
1From the Sanskrit word vidyā knowledge
- Compare avidya.
Words Nearby vidya
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How to use vidya in a sentence
You will simply lose the right to deny Yoga-vidya, the great ancient science of my country.
From the Caves and Jungles of Hindostan | Helena Pretrovna BlavatskyIf any one says that widow-marriage is contrary to religion, I will give him vidya Sagar's essay to read.
The Poison Tree | Bankim Chandra ChatterjeeThey told him that he was a fellow who had read his Chauriya vidya to more purpose then his ritual.
Vikram and the Vampire | Richard F. BurtonAll classes of people at vidya-pur, on meeting with the Master, quitted their own faiths and turned Vaishnav.
Chaitanya's Life And Teachings | Krishna das KavirajaThe word Veda signifies to-know; the latter from vidya meaning wise.
Woman, Church & State | Matilda Joslyn Gage
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