vidhi | विधि

Vidhi (Devanagari: विधि; ISO 15919: vidhi) refers to a positive injunction or prescribed duty.

As the "rule book" of divine law, the Vedas establish clear guidelines for human conduct. These guidelines fall into two categories: Vidhi (the "do's" or commands to perform certain actions) and Nishedha (the "don'ts" or prohibitions).

Application in Different Paths

• In Varnashrama Dharma: The path of social and religious duty involves a complex web of numerous vidhis and prohibitions governing every aspect of life.
• In Raganuga Bhakti: In the path of spontaneous devotion, all rules are condensed into one supreme vidhi: to always remember Shri Krishna. All other rules serve only to support this single injunction.

Further Reading and Reference

• Related Concepts:
  • nishedha
  • Ragatmika vs raganuga bhakti
• Reference: Divya Swarth, Ch. 5