Anupadrava, An-upadrava: 2 definitions
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Anupadrava 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.
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationAnupadrava (अनुपद्रव) refers to “one who causes no harm”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.4.15 (“Gaṇeśa’s battle”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada: “On hearing the words of the lord and unable to know the reality, being deluded by ignorance, O dear, I went near Gaṇeśa accompanied by the sages. On seeing me approaching, the powerful Gaṇeśa came to me very furiously and plucked my moustache and beard. ‘Forgive me. Forgive me, O lord. I have not come for fighting. I am a Brahmin and shall be blessed. I have come to make peace and I will cause no harm (anupadrava)’. [...]”.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
In Buddhism
Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: Maha Prajnaparamita SastraAnupadrava (अनुपद्रव) refers to “peace”, according to the 2nd century Mahāprajñāpāramitāśāstra chapter 46.—Accordingly, “Patience is the strength of all monks: it humbles the wicked and manifests wondrous things in the assemblies. Patience is the guardian that watches that generosity and morality are not broken. Patience is a great armor that soldiers cannot pierce. Patience is the good medicine that eliminates bad poisons. Patience is a great victory that assures safety and peace (anupadrava) over the dangerous paths of saṃsāra. [...]”.
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.
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Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
III. Exhortations to the practice of the six perfections (pāramitā) < [Part 3 - Establishing beings in the six perfections]
Part 14 - The omniscient Buddha < [Chapter IV - Explanation of the Word Bhagavat]