Sarvavara, Sarva-vara: 1 definition
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Sarvavara 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: De Gruyter: A Buddhist Ritual Manual on AgricultureSarvavara (सर्ववर) refers to “all boons”, according to the Vajratuṇḍasamayakalparāja, an ancient Buddhist ritual manual on agriculture from the 5th-century (or earlier), containing various instructions for the Sangha to provide agriculture-related services to laypeople including rain-making, weather control and crop protection.—Accordingly, [as the Bhagavān teaches an offering manual]: “A wax Garuḍa should be made. [...] It tells [everything] and remembers [to bestow] all boons (sarvavara). It executes all tasks. What is commanded, it does that. It should be kept in a little-frequented, secret place. [...]”.
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: Vara, Sharva, Carva.
Starts with: Sarvavaram, Sarvavarana, Sarvavaranavikiranajnanavikramin, Sarvavaranavishkambhin.
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Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
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