In Hinduism

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Amitatejas (अमिततेजस्) refers to “unlimited energy”, according to the Kularatnoddyota verse 2.29-33.—Accordingly, “[...] Such (also) is this Krama lineage that has come down through the sequence of the series (of teachers). O mistress of Kula, it is worshipped by the troupes of Siddhas and by the Yoginīs. This is the reality of my life, O dear one, it is my wealth. I am myself its creator and I am (its) worshipper. This, O goddess, mistress of Kula, is the ultimate Paścima Śrīkrama. Hard to acquire, it is worshipped with this along with the associated sequences (of mantras). It should be worshipped, O fair one, by Siddhas with unlimited energy (amitatejas)”.

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Shakta (शाक्त, śākta) or Shaktism (śāktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. Shakta literature includes a range of scriptures, including various Agamas and Tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.

In Buddhism

Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)

Source: Wisdom Library: Lokottaravāda

Amitatejas (अमिततेजस्) is the name of a Buddha under whom Śākyamuni (or Gautama, ‘the historical Buddha’) acquired merit along the first through nine bhūmis, according to the Mahāvastu. There are in total ten bhūmis representing the ten stages of the Bodhisattva’s path towards enlightenment.

Amitatejas is but one among the 500 Buddhas enumerated in the Mahāvastu during a conversation between Mahākātyāyana and Mahākāśyapa, both principle disciples of Gautama Buddha. The Mahāvastu is an important text of the Lokottaravāda school of buddhism, dating from the 2nd century BCE.

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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.

In Jainism

General definition (in Jainism)

Source: archive.org: Trisastisalakapurusacaritra

Amitatejas (अमिततेजस्) is the son of Jyotirmālā and Arkakīrti and a previous incarnation of Śānti-nātha, according to chapter 5.1 [śāntinātha-caritra] of Hemacandra’s 11th century Triṣaṣṭiśalākāpuruṣacaritra: an ancient Sanskrit epic poem narrating the history and legends of sixty-three illustrious persons in Jainism.

Accordingly:—“[...] The soul of Śrīṣeṇa fell from Saudharmakalpa at that time and descended into Jyotirmālā’s womb, like a haṃsa to a lotus. Then in a dream she saw a sun of infinite brilliance, lighting up the sky, enter her mouth. At the proper time she bore a son, marked with auspicious marks, like a very strong pillar for supporting the house of sovereignty. To him, possessing infinite brilliance in his form in accordance with the dream that had been seen, his parents gave the name Amitatejas. [...] Tripṛṣṭha married his fair daughter, Jyotiḥprabhā, to Amitatejas, Arkakīrti’s son. [...]”.

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Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, ‘self-reliance’) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.

Languages of India and abroad

Sanskrit dictionary

Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionary

Amitatejas (अमिततेजस्).—a. of unbounded lustre or glory.

Amitatejas is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms amita and tejas (तेजस्). See also (synonyms): amitadyuti.

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Amitatejas (अमिततेजस्).—[A-mita-] (vb. mā), adj. of boundless splendour.

Amitatejas is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms amita and tejas (तेजस्).

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Amitatejas (अमिततेजस्).—[adjective] of unmeasured lustre.

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Amitatejas (अमिततेजस्):—[=a-mita-tejas] [from a-mita] mfn. of boundless glory, [Mahābhārata]

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Amitatejas (अमिततेजस्):—[amita-tejas] (jāḥ-jā-jaḥ) a. Very glorious.

[Sanskrit to German]

Amitatejas in German

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Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.

See also (Relevant definitions)

Partial matches: Tejas, Amita.

Full-text (+12): Amitadyuti, Jyotishprabha, Amita, Ravitejas, Amitavega, Ravivega, Arkaprabha, Rashmivega, Arkaratha, Kiranavega, Shrivijaya, Sahasrarashmi, Bhanuvega, Citraratha, Bhanu, Susthitavarta, Nanditavartaka, Divyacula, Nanditavarta, Susthitavartaka.

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Search found 2 books and stories containing Amitatejas, Amita-tejas; (plurals include: Amitatejases, tejases). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)

Part 10: Kapila’s births < [Chapter I - Five previous incarnations]

Part 9: Kapila’s incarnation as Aśanighoṣa < [Chapter I - Five previous incarnations]

Part 6: Fourth incarnation as Amitatejas < [Chapter I - Five previous incarnations]

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The Mahavastu (great story) (by J. J. Jones)

Chapter XV - The eighth Bhūmi < [Volume I]

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