Anantashri, Anantaśrī, Ananta-shri: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Anantashri means something in Buddhism, Pali, Hinduism, Sanskrit. 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.
The Sanskrit term Anantaśrī can be transliterated into English as Anantasri or Anantashri, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: Tibetan BuddhismAnantaśrī (अनन्तश्री) is the name of a Bodhisattva mentioned as attending the teachings in the 6th century Mañjuśrīmūlakalpa: one of the largest Kriyā Tantras devoted to Mañjuśrī (the Bodhisattva of wisdom) representing an encyclopedia of knowledge primarily concerned with ritualistic elements in Buddhism. The teachings in this text originate from Mañjuśrī and were taught to and by Buddha Śākyamuni in the presence of a large audience (including Anantaśrī).
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 (vajrayāna) are collected indepently.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryAnantaśrī (अनन्तश्री).—a. of boundless magnificence, an epithet of the Supreme Being.
Anantaśrī is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms ananta and śrī (श्री).
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: Shri, Ananta.
Starts with: Anantashriya.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Anantashri, Anantaśrī, Ananta-shri, Ananta-śrī, Anantasri, Ananta-sri; (plurals include: Anantashris, Anantaśrīs, shris, śrīs, Anantasris, sris). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati Dāsa)
Verse 1.1.68 < [Chapter 1 - Summary of Lord Gaura’s Pastimes]
The Bhagavata Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 16 - Citraketu’ s Realization of Lord Ananta < [Book 6 - Sixth Skandha]