knowledge. "Vidya" is opposite to avidya ( ignorance). Vidya means "to turn toward God or knowledge." Avidya means to turn toward the external world ( Maya) or ignorance. Vigamaya Kosha (Discriminative Mind Begins - Buddhi) : the kosha corresponding to the fourth chakra.

knowledge, science, as opposed to avidya or ignorance.

Literally means knowledge or clarity--the opposite of " avidya" or ignorance. See the “ five vidyas.

(Skt) "Wisdom, knowledge,'' esoteric science.

esoteric knowledge, wisdom” – wisdom personified as a goddess. Vidya is one of the terms used for a male practitioner's female consort.

(“knowledge/wisdom”) — a synonym of prajna

Knowledge, lore, erudition.

VIDYA (VIDYA Integrated Development for Youth and Adults) is a non-governmental organisation that works with women and children living in the slums of Delhi and Mumbai. Started in 1985, VIDYA conducts programs intended to help individuals in the slums break away from the cycle of poverty and get a chance at a better life.

Knowledge (of Brahman); there are two kinds of knowledge, Paravidya (higher knowledge) and Aparavidya (lower knowledge); a process of meditation or worship.

Knowledge leading to the ultimate Reality.

correct perception or true knowledge

learning.

finding, acquiring, gaining.