Prativedhana, Prati-vedhana: 1 definition
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In Buddhism
Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: academia.edu: A Study and Translation of the GaganagañjaparipṛcchāPrativedhana (प्रतिवेधन) refers to “correctly understanding (in accordance with tradition)”, according to the Gaganagañjaparipṛcchā: the eighth chapter of the Mahāsaṃnipāta (a collection of Mahāyāna Buddhist Sūtras).—Accordingly, “[...] “How then, son of good family, does the Bodhisattva transcend the way of four Māras and vanquish all Māras and adversaries? (1) Son of good family, the Bodhisattva transcends the Māra inherent in the parts of personality by knowing and understanding the fact that all dharmas are just like an illusion; (2) He transcends the Māra of vices by correctly understanding in accordance with tradition (yoniśas-prativedhana); (3) He transcends the Māra of death by understanding the dependent origination; (4) He transcends the Māra of the sons of gods by not forgetting the thought of awakening. [...]”.
Mahayana (महायान, mahāyāna) is a major branch of Buddhism focusing on the path of a Bodhisattva (spiritual aspirants/ enlightened beings). Extant literature is vast and primarely composed in the Sanskrit language. There are many sūtras of which some of the earliest are the various Prajñāpāramitā sūtras.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Vedhana, Prati.
Starts with: Prativedhanabhavya.
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