Anantavirya, Anantavīrya, Ananta-virya, Anamtavirya: 12 definitions
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In Hinduism
Shaiva philosophy
Anantavīrya (अनन्तवीर्य) refers to “one of infinte power” (i.e., Ananta, one of the eight Vidyeśvaras), according to the Mataṅgapārameśvara-Āgama, Vidyāpāda chapter 5 (also see the Tattvatrayanirṇayavivṛti on verse 3 quoting the Rauravasūtrasaṅgraha 2.13).—Accordingly, “Ananta, whose power is infinite (anantavīrya), because he has accomplished his duties, goes to the liberated state, and then, once he has ascended, Śiva, whose body is the five mantras, gives authorisation to Sūkṣma, the great-souled Vidyeśa. And he [in turn], having acquired [His] favour, splendid, assumes the glorious position of Ananta, and carries out the commands of his master, remaining within his [master’s] control. He keeps the wheel moving below [—the wheel] that is this universe of Māyā. [...]”;
Shaiva philosophy is a spritiual tradition within Hinduism that includes theories such as the relationship between the Atman (individual soul) and Siva, the nature of liberation (moksha), and the concepts of maya (illusion) and shakti (divine energy). Saiva philosophy teaches that union with Shiva can be achieved through knowledge, devotion, and spiritual practice. It encompasses major branches like Shaiva Siddhanta and Kashmir Shaivism.
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
1) Anantavīrya (अनन्तवीर्य) is the son of Vasundharā and Stimitasāgara, according to chapter 5.2 [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:—“[...] Now, the soul of Śrīvijaya fell from Susthitāvarta and descended into the womb of Queen Anuddharā. [...] At the proper time the queen bore her son, a festival for the eye, dark as the petal of a blue lotus, like the sky bearing a rain-cloud. The king gave the name Anantavīrya to Anuddharā’s son, who had great power, at a great festival”.
2) Anantavīrya (अनन्तवीर्य) is the name of an ancient king from Hastināpura, according to chapter 6.4 [subhūma-cakravartin-caritra].
3) Anantavīrya (अनन्तवीर्य) is the name of a Sage, according to the Jain Ramayana and chapter 7.2 [Rāvaṇa’s expedition of conquest].—Accordingly, “One day Rāvaṇa went to Mount Svarṇatuṅga to pay homage to the sage Anantavīrya whose omniscience had arisen. After he had paid homage, Daśakandhara sat down in the proper place and listened to a sermon, a channel of nectar to the ears. At the end of the sermon Daśāsya asked the great sage, ‘How shall I die?’ and the Blessed One replied, ‘The death of you, a Prativiṣṇu, will be at the hands of a future Vāsudeva because of a sin connected with another man’s wife, Daśānana’.”;
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
Anantavīrya (अनन्तवीर्य).—Name of the 23rd Jaina Arhat of a future age.
Derivable forms: anantavīryaḥ (अनन्तवीर्यः).
Anantavīrya is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms ananta and vīrya (वीर्य).
Anantavīrya (अनन्तवीर्य).—(1) name of a Buddha in the south: Sukhāvatīvyūha 97.9; (2) name of a Bodhisattva: Śatasāhasrikā-prajñāpāramitā 6.18.
Anantavīrya (अनन्तवीर्य) or Anantavīryya.—m.
(-ryaḥ) The twenty third Jaina Tirthakara of a future age. E. ananta endless, and vīrya power.
Anantavīrya (अनन्तवीर्य).—[adjective] of endless strength.
Anantavīrya (अनन्तवीर्य):—[=an-anta-vīrya] [from an-anta] m. Name of the twenty-third Jaina Arhat of a future age.
Anantavīrya (अनन्तवीर्य):—[bahuvrihi compound] m.
(-ryaḥ) The proper name of the twenty-third Jaina Arhat or deified saint of a future age or Utsarpiṇī. E. ananta and vīrya.
Anantavīrya (अनन्तवीर्य):—[ananta-vīrya] (yyaḥ) 1. m. The 23rd Jaina sage of a future age.
Anantavīrya (अनन्तवीर्य):—(ananta + vīrya) m. Nomen proprium der 23ste Arhant der zukünftigen Utsarpiṇī [Hemacandra’s Abhidhānacintāmaṇi 56.]
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Anantavīrya (अनन्तवीर्य):—Nomen proprium eines Autors [Oxforder Handschriften 246,b,34.] [HALL 162.]
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Anantavīryā (अनन्तवीर्या):—f. Nomen proprium einer Göttin [KĀLACAKRA 4, 38.]
Anantavīrya (अनन्तवीर्य):——
1) m. Nomen proprium — a) *des 23ten Arhant’s der zukünftigen Utsarpiṇī. — b) eines Autors. —
2) f. ā Nomen proprium einer buddh. Göttin.
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.
Kannada-English dictionary
Anaṃtavīrya (ಅನಂತವೀರ್ಯ):—
1) [noun] unlimited, unrestrained power; supreme ability or faculty.
2) [noun] a man whose ability, power or faculty is incomparably superb.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Virya, Ananta.
Full-text (+8): Barbarika, Barbari, Kirati, Anantaviryya, Anantacatushtaya, Anantasena, Hastin, Ihananda, Jayandhara, Kurudesha, Wu liang jing jin, Dattavirya, Kirtidhara, Kritavirya, Sahasrayudha, Svarnatunga, Jamadagni, Meghanada, Agnika, Hastinapura.
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