Mahojjvala, Maha-ujjvala: 2 definitions
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Mahojjvala means something in Buddhism, Pali, 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.
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationMahojjvala (महोज्ज्वल) refers to “very brilliant” which is used to describe Goloka, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.2.25. Accordingly as Rāma narrated to Satī:—“[...] then the delighted Lord Śiva, favourably disposed towards his devotees, bestowed great boons on Viṣṇu and the other Devas. Lord Śiva said:—‘[...] while stationed here you protect the entire universe taking different incarnations and diverse ways of protection. This place of great prosperity and glory in my own world shall be famous as Goloka. It will be very brilliant (mahojjvala). O Viṣṇu, I shall certainly see the various incarnations of yours on the earth and shall be delighted by your devotion to me. [...]’”.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
In Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)
Source: OSU Press: Cakrasamvara SamadhiMahojjvala (महोज्ज्वल) refers to “burning greatly”, according to the Kalaśa Pūjā [i.e., Kalasha Worship] ritual often performed in combination with the Cakrasaṃvara Samādhi, which refers to the primary pūjā and sādhanā practice of Newah Mahāyāna-Vajrayāna Buddhists in Nepal.—Accordingly, “Weeding out the germs of disease, perfectly pure, burning greatly (mahojjvala), I am in praise of Vaiśvānara, granting universal success”.
Tibetan Buddhism includes schools such as Nyingma, Kadampa, Kagyu and Gelug. Their primary canon of literature is divided in two broad categories: The Kangyur, which consists of Buddha’s words, and the Tengyur, which includes commentaries from various sources. Esotericism and tantra techniques (vajrayāna) are collected indepently.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Maha, Ujjvala.
Full-text: Ujjvala, Atyantakara.
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Garga Samhita (English) (by Danavir Goswami)
Verse 3.2.9 < [Chapter 2 - The Great Festival of Śrī Girirāja]
Verse 1.2.56 < [Chapter 2 - Description of the Abode of Śrī Goloka]