Karanashabda, Kāraṇaśabda, Karana-shabda: 1 definition
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Karanashabda means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
The Sanskrit term Kāraṇaśabda can be transliterated into English as Karanasabda or Karanashabda, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric Traditions (philosophy)Kāraṇaśabda (कारणशब्द) refers to the “word representing ‘cause’”, according to the Vṛtti on the Īśvarapratyabhijñāvivṛtivimarśinī 2.156.—Accordingly, “Otherwise, the word ‘cause’ (kāraṇaśabda) would be conventionally associated with one single [entity, such as] the seed, [but] it could not be conventionally associated with a lump of clay, etc.”.
Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Shabda, Karana.
Ends with: Anukaranashabda.
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