विधि [ vidhi ] [ vidhi ]2 m. ( for 1. see p. 967 , col. 2) a rule , formula , injunction , ordinance , statute , precept , law , direction ( esp. for the performance of a rite as given in the Brāhmaṇa portion of the Veda , which accord. to Lit. Sāy. consists of two parts , 1. Vidhi , " precepts or commandments " e.g. [ yajeta ] , " he ought to sacrifice " , [ kuryāt ] , " he ought to perform " ; 2. Artha-vāda , " explanatory statements " as to the origin of rites and use of the Mantras , mixed up with legends and illustrations) Lit. GṛŚrS. Lit. Mn. Lit. MBh. ( cf. Lit. IW. 24)

  a grammatical rule or precept Lit. Pāṇ. 1-1 , 57 ; 72

  any prescribed act or rite or ceremony Lit. Mn. Lit. Kālid. Lit. Pañcat.

  use , employment , application Lit. Car.

  method , manner or way of acting , mode of life , conduct , behaviour Lit. Mn. Lit. MBh.

  a means , expedient for (dat. loc. , or comp. ; [ adhvavidhinā ] , by means of i.e. along the road) Lit. Hariv. Lit. Kāv. Lit. Pur. Lit. Hit.

  any act or action , performance , accomplishment , contrivance , work , business (ifc. often pleonastically e.g. [ mathana-vidhi ] , the ( act of ) disturbing) Lit. Yājñ. Lit. Śak.

  creation ( also pl.) Lit. Kum. Lit. Kir.

  fate , destiny Lit. MBh. Lit. Kāv.

  the creator Lit. Pañcar.

  N. of Brahmā Lit. Śak. Lit. Naish.

  of Vishṇu Lit. L.

  of Agni at the Prâyaścitta Lit. Gṛihyās.

  a physician Lit. L. time Lit. L.

  fodder , food for elephants or horses Lit. L.

  [ vidhi ] f. N. of a goddess Lit. Cat.