Amoha: 8 definitions

Introduction

Introduction
In Hinduism
1. Shaivism
In Buddhism
1. Theravada
2. General definition
In Jainism
1. General definition
Languages
1. Pali
2. Sanskrit
See also

Introduction:

Amoha means something in Buddhism, Pali, Hinduism, Sanskrit, Jainism, Prakrit. 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

Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)

Source: Shodhganga: Iconographical representations of Śiva

Amoha (अमोह) or Amohāgama refers to one of upāgamas (supplementary scriptures) of the Vīrāgama which is one of the twenty-eight Siddhāntāgama: a classification of the Śaiva division of Śaivāgamas. The Śaivāgamas represent the wisdom that has come down from lord Śiva, received by Pārvatī and accepted by Viṣṇu. The purpose of revealing upāgamas (e.g., Amoha Āgama) is to explain more elaborately than that of mūlāgamas (e.g., Vīra-āgama) and to include any new idea if not dealt in mūlāgamas.

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Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) 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.

In Buddhism

Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)

Source: Pali Kanon: Manual of Buddhist Terms and Doctrines

'non-delusion', wisdom, is one of the 3 karmically wholesome roots (mūla).

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Theravāda is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).

General definition (in Buddhism)

Source: Wisdom Library: Dharma-samgraha

Amoha (अमोह) refers to “lack of delusion” and represents one of the “three roots of wholesomeness” (adveṣa) as defined in the Dharma-saṃgraha (section 138). The Dharma-samgraha (Dharmasangraha) is an extensive glossary of Buddhist technical terms in Sanskrit (e.g., amoha). The work is attributed to Nagarjuna who lived around the 2nd century A.D.

In Jainism

General definition (in Jainism)

Source: Wisdom Library: Jainism

Amoha (अमोह) is the Prakrit name of a Yakṣa chief, obiedient to Vaiśramaṇa (god of wealth, also known as Kubera), according to the Bhagavatī-sūtra, also known as The Vyākhyāprajñapti (“Exposition of Explanations”). The Bhagavatī-sūtra is the largest of twelve Jain āgamas and was composed by Sudharmāsvāmī in the 6th century.

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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

Pali-English dictionary

Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionary

amoha : (m.) wisdom.

Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English Dictionary

Amoha, (adj.) (a + moha, cp. Sk. amogha) not dull. As n. absence of stupidity or delusion D.III, 214; Pug.25. ‹-› The form amogha occurs at J.VI, 26 in the meaning of “efficacious, auspicious” (said of ratyā nights). (Page 74)

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Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.

Sanskrit dictionary

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

Amoha (अमोह):—[=a-moha] m. (with Buddhists) freedom from ignorance (one of the three roots of virtue), [Dharmasaṃgraha 138].

[Sanskrit to German] (Deutsch Wörterbuch)

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Sanskrit-Wörterbuch in kürzerer Fassung

Amoha (अमोह):—Adj. nicht dem Irrthum ausgesetzt. Davon Nom.abstr. tva n. [Indische studien von Weber 9,154.]

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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.

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Search found 22 books and stories containing Amoha, A-moha; (plurals include: Amohas, mohas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Part 3 - The four type of individuals (puggala) < [Chapter 9 - Patisandhi (the nature of rebirth)]

Factor 7 - Amoha or paññá (wisdom) < [Chapter 3 - On kusala cetasikas (wholesome mental factors)]

Chapter 3 - On kusala cetasikas (wholesome mental factors)

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Chapter 21 - Roots < [Part 2 - Citta]

Appendix 1 - To Citta < [Appendix]

Chapter 22 - Sobhana And Asobhana < [Part 2 - Citta]

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52 Kinds of Mental States < [Chapter II - Mental States]

Appanā Thought-Process < [Chapter IV - Analysis of Thought-Processes]

Beautiful Consciousness of the Sensuous Sphere < [Chapter I - Different Types of Consciousness]

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