Atmotkara, Ātmotkāra, Atman-utkara: 1 definition
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Atmotkara means something in Buddhism, Pali. 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 Buddhism
Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: Maha Prajnaparamita SastraĀtmotkāra (आत्मोत्कार) refers to “glorification of the self”, according to Padhāna-sutta.—Accordingly, “The Bodhisattva answered: ‘Today I will destroy your inner armies that are so powerful, to say nothing of your outer armies’. Māra asked: ‘What are my inner armies?’ The Bodhisattva replied: ‘[...] Cupidity (labha) and vainglory (mithyāyaśas) are the ninth, Glorification of the self (ātmotkāra) and scorn of others (parāvajñā) are the tenth. It is into those armies That monastics (pravajita) are plunged’”.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Utkara, Atman.
Full-text: Avajna, Pravajita, Paravajna, Mithyayashas, Marasena.
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