Rutajnana, Rutajñāna, Ruta-jnana: 1 definition
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Rutajnana means something in Buddhism, Pali. 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 Buddhism
Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: Maha Prajnaparamita SastraRutajñāna (रुतज्ञान) refers to “knowledge of the languages” (spoken by the Devas, Nāgas, Yakṣas and Gandharvas), according to Mahāprajñāpāramitāśāstra (chapter 22, v2).—Accordingly, “Furthermore, O Subhūti, the Bodhisattva-mahāsattva in the ninth ground (sādhumatī-bhūmi) must completetly fulfill twelve dharmas. What are these twelve? [...] The knowledge of the languages [i.e., rutajñāna] spoken by the Devas, Nāgas, Yakṣas and Gandharvas. – This is by virtue of the unhindered modes of expression.
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.
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Ends with: Shakunarutajnana, Shrutajnana.
Full-text: Shakunarutajnana, Ruta.
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