Agniskandha, Agni-skandha: 3 definitions
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Agniskandha means something in Buddhism, Pali, Hinduism, Sanskrit, the history of ancient India. 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 Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Source: archive.org: Vagbhata’s Ashtanga Hridaya Samhita (first 5 chapters)Agniskandha (अग्निस्कन्ध) refers to the “fire-heap” or “pyre”, and is mentioned in verse 2.34 of the Aṣṭāṅgahṛdayasaṃhitā (Sūtrasthāna) by Vāgbhaṭa.—Accordingly, “[...] one shall not cross a river with one’s arms, nor shall one go near a pyre [viz., agniskandha]. One shall not board a dangerous ship nor (climb) a tree, just as (one shall not get into) a defective vehicle”.
Note: Agniskandha (“fire-heap, pyre”) has been rendered me chen phuṅ-po, lit. “huge fire-heap” (~mahān agnirāśiḥ, Indu); cf. Mahāvyutpatti 224, where mei phuṅ-po chen-po stands for mahān agniskandhaḥ. The Prakrit equivalent agikhaṃdha, which occursin Aśoka’s fourth rock-edict, is explained by Buhleb (ZDMG xxxvii p. 260) as referring either to bonfires or to scaffolds or pillars for illumination; this interpretation is adopted by Thomas (JRAS 1914 p. 394 sq.), but rejected by Hultzsch (Inscriptions p. 7).
Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
In Buddhism
Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: Maha Prajnaparamita SastraAgniskandha (अग्निस्कन्ध) refers to the “great mass of fire”, as mentioned in the Viśeṣacinti-brahma-paripṛcchā-sūtra (cf. the 2nd century Mahāprajñāpāramitāśāstra chapter XLIII).—Accordingly:—“[...] then Śāriputra said to the Buddha: Bhagavat, there is no object (vastu) that the great mass of fire (agniskandha) does not consume. It is the same for the words spoken by those individuals who affirm that all dharmas enter into the dharmadhātu”.
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.
India history and geography
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Indian Epigraphical GlossaryAgni-skandha.—(CII 1), masses of fire. Note: agni-skandha is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary” as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Agni, Skandha, Ani.
Full-text: Agikhamdha, Jyoti-skandha.
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Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
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Tenth comparison or upamāna: A metamorphosis (nirmāṇa) < [Bodhisattva quality 19: the ten upamānas]