Significance of Two qualities

The concept of Two qualities varies across different belief systems. In Tibetan Buddhism, it highlights the opposing traits of truthfulness and falsity. In Shaivism, it refers to the shared characteristics of pashu and pasha, alongside additional superior qualities attributed to Pati. Meanwhile, Mahayana Buddhism emphasizes the importance of Two qualities as the combined attributes of merit and the purity of mind, which are crucial for attaining the highest state of enlightenment.

Synonyms: Attributes, Features

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Buddhist concept of 'Two qualities'

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In Buddhism, "Two qualities" signify the essential attributes of merit and purity for enlightenment, along with the contrasting traits of truthfulness and falsity, crucial for spiritual understanding and growth.

Significance of Two qualities in Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism):

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From: Tattvasangraha [with commentary]

(1) Refers to the opposing characteristics of truthfulness and falsity as discussed in the context.^[1]

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 (vajrayana) are collected indepently.

Significance of Two qualities in Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism):

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From: Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra

(1) The combined attributes of merit and purity of mind that are essential for achieving the highest state of enlightenment.^[2]

Mahayana 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 sutras of which some of the earliest are the various Prajnaparamita sutras.

Hindu concept of 'Two qualities'

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In Hinduism, "Two qualities" signify the shared attributes of pashu (the individual soul) and pasha (the bondage), which are elevated by Pati (the supreme being), who embodies superior qualities beyond these fundamental aspects.

Significance of Two qualities in Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy):

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From: Sivaprakasam (Study in Bondage and Liberation)

(1) The shared qualities of pashu and pasha, which are also attributes of Pati but with additional superior qualities.^[3]

Shaiva or Shaivism (shaivism) 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.

Significance of Two qualities in Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy):

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From: Mudrarakshasa (literary study)

(1) Refers to the simultaneous presence of two distinct attributes that can collectively influence an outcome in the context of Samuccaya.^[4]

Natyashastra refers to both the ancient Indian tradition (shastra) of performing arts, (natya—theatrics, drama, dance, music), as well as the name of a Sanskrit work dealing with these subjects. It also teaches the rules for composing Dramatic plays (nataka), construction and performance of Theater, and Poetic works (kavya).

Significance of Two qualities in Kavyashastra (science of poetry):

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From: Sahitya-kaumudi by Baladeva Vidyabhushana

(1) A pair of characteristics described in the context of simultaneous occurrence.^[5]

Kavyashastra refers to the ancient Indian tradition of poetry (kavya). Canonical literature (shastra) of the includes encyclopedic manuals dealing with prosody, rhetoric and various other guidelines serving to teach the poet how to compose literature.

Significance of Two qualities in Vedanta (school of philosophy):

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From: Taittiriya Upanishad Bhashya Vartika

(1) The characteristics assigned to the second element in the sequence, which include its own quality and that of the first element.^[6]

Vedanta refers to a school of orthodox Hindu philosophy (astika), drawing its subject-matter from the Upanishads. There are a number of sub-schools of Vedanta, however all of them expound on the basic teaching of the ultimate reality (brahman) and liberation (moksha) of the individual soul (atman).

Significance of Two qualities in Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma):

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From: Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu

(1) Refers to the specific attributes that are found in each type of bhakti, underlining their importance.^[7]

Vaishnava or vaishnavism (vaishnavism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshipping Vishnu as the supreme Lord. Similar to the Shaktism and Shaivism traditions, Vaishnavism also developed as an individual movement, famous for its exposition of the dashavatara (‘ten avatars of Vishnu’).

Last Updated: 25 September, 2024