Paramesha, Parameśa, Parama-isha: 9 definitions
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Paramesha 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 Parameśa can be transliterated into English as Paramesa or Paramesha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Shodhganga: Iconographical representations of ŚivaParameśa (परमेश) is the name of a deity who received the Vijayāgama from Anādirudra through the mahānsambandha relation, according to the pratisaṃhitā theory of Āgama origin and relationship (sambandha). The vijaya-āgama, being part of the eighteen Rudrabhedāgamas, refers to one of the twenty-eight Siddhāntāgamas: a classification of the Śaiva division of Śaivāgamas. The Śaivāgamas represent the wisdom that has come down from lord Śiva, received by Pārvatī and accepted by Viṣṇu.
Parameśa obtained the Vijayāgama from Anādirudra who in turn obtained it from Sadāśiva through parasambandha. Parameśa in turn, transmitted it to through divya-sambandha to the Devas who, through divyādivya-sambandha, transmitted it to the Ṛṣis who finally, through adivya-sambandha, revealed the Vijayāgama to human beings (Manuṣya). (also see Anantaśambhu’s commentary on the Siddhāntasārāvali of Trilocanaśivācārya)
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.
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationParameśa (परमेश) refers to “greater than the greatest” and is used as an epithet of Śiva, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.2.41.—Accordingly, as Viṣṇu and others eulogized Śiva:—“[...] obeisance to the great lord, greater than the greatest (Parameśa—parāya parameśāya parātparatarāya te), the greatest of the great, the all-pervading omniformed lord. Obeisance to Viṣṇukalatra, Viṣṇukṣetra, the sun, Bhairava, the refuge of the refugees, the three-eyed and the sportive”.
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.
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramParameśa (परमेश) refers to the “supreme lord” and is used to describe Śambhu, according to the second recension of the Yogakhaṇḍa of the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—Accordingly, as Bhadrakālī said to Śrīkaṇṭha: “[...] O Śambhu! Supreme Lord! [i.e., parameśa] Destroyer of the universe! Why are you pained, O Lord? (There is no need for it), the Lord’s accomplishment is complete. There is no other (truly) knowledgeable being apart from you amongst the wise in the triple world. Why do you worship me, delighting (as it were) in the darkness of ignorance? That is an unparalleled wonder. Get up and have mercy on me!”.
Shakta (शाक्त, śākta) or Shaktism (śāktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. Shakta literature includes a range of scriptures, including various Agamas and Tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryParameśa (परमेश).—an epithet of Viṣṇu.
Derivable forms: parameśaḥ (परमेशः).
Parameśa is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms parama and īśa (ईश).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryParameśa (परमेश).—[masculine] the supreme lord, i.e. Viṣṇu.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryParameśa (परमेश):—[from parama > para] m. the supreme lord, Supreme Being, Name of Viṣṇu, [Mahābhārata]
[Sanskrit to German]
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusParamēśa (ಪರಮೇಶ):—[noun] = ಪರಮೇಶ್ವರ [parameshvara].
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Isha, Parama.
Starts with: Parameshaguna, Parameshana, Parameshanavirya, Parameshanaviryaja, Parameshashtottarasahasranaman, Parameshastotravali.
Full-text: Parameshastotravali, Kshemaraja, Anadirudra, Vijayagama, Ma.
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Search found 7 books and stories containing Paramesha, Parameśa, Parama-isha, Parama-īśa, Paramesa, Parama-isa, Paramēśa; (plurals include: Parameshas, Parameśas, ishas, īśas, Paramesas, isas, Paramēśas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary) (by Śrī Śrīmad Bhaktivedānta Nārāyana Gosvāmī Mahārāja)
Verse 2.4.113 < [Chapter 4 - Vaikuṇṭha (the spiritual world)]
Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu (by Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī)
Verse 4.8.57 < [Part 8 - Compatible & Incompatible Mellows (maitrī-vaira-sthiti)]
The Shiva Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 18 - The greatness of the Jyotirliṅga Oṃkāreśvara < [Section 4 - Koṭirudra-Saṃhitā]
Chapter 22 - The rites on the eleventh day for the ascetics < [Section 6 - Kailāsa-saṃhitā]
Chapter 23 - The twelfth day rites for Yatis < [Section 6 - Kailāsa-saṃhitā]
Translation of Oral Literature < [October – December, 2002]
Love of God in Saivism < [April – June, 1980]
The Linga Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 84 - The holy rite of Umā-Maheśvara (umāmaheśvara-vrata) < [Section 1 - Uttarabhāga]
The Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 2 - The Story of Kalmāṣapāda: Greatness of Gokarṇa < [Section 3 - Brāhmottara-khaṇḍa]