Avishesha, Aviśeṣā, Aviśeṣa: 14 definitions

Introduction
In Hinduism
1. Purana
2. Vyakarana
3. Yoga
In Jainism
1. General definition
Languages
1. Sanskrit
2. Prakrit
3. Kannada
See also

Introduction:

Avishesha means something in 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.

The Sanskrit terms Aviśeṣā and Aviśeṣa can be transliterated into English as Avisesa or Avishesha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana Index

Aviśeṣā (अविशेषा).—bhūtādi covered by śabda; both by sparśa; the three by rūpa, these four by rasa and all the five by gandha.^*

* Vāyu-purāṇa 4. 58.

context information

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.

Vyakarana (Sanskrit grammar)

Source: Wikisource: A dictionary of Sanskrit grammar

Aviśeṣa (अविशेष).—Absence of specification; cf. गामादाग्रहणेष्वविशेषः (gāmādāgrahaṇeṣvaviśeṣaḥ) M.Bh.I.1.20 Vārt 1; Par. Śek. Pari. 106.

context information

Vyakarana (व्याकरण, vyākaraṇa) refers to Sanskrit grammar and represents one of the six additional sciences (vedanga) to be studied along with the Vedas. Vyakarana concerns itself with the rules of Sanskrit grammar and linguistic analysis in order to establish the correct context of words and sentences.

Yoga (school of philosophy)

Source: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation by Jason Birch

Aviśeṣa (अविशेष) refers to the “absence of distinction”, according to the Kulārṇavatantra (verse 9.15, 17).—Accordingly: “Just as water poured into water, milk into milk and ghee into ghee, so there is no distinction (aviśeṣa) between the individual self and the supreme self”.

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Yoga is originally considered a branch of Hindu philosophy (astika), but both ancient and modern Yoga combine the physical, mental and spiritual. Yoga teaches various physical techniques also known as āsanas (postures), used for various purposes (eg., meditation, contemplation, relaxation).

In Jainism

General definition (in Jainism)

Source: Encyclopedia of Jainism: Tattvartha Sutra

Aviśeṣa (अविशेष).—The knowledge which occurs without the specific thinking/ knowledge are called aviśeṣa. according to the 2nd-century Tattvārthasūtra 1.32, “Owing to lack of discrimination between the real and the unreal, wrong knowledge is whimsical as that of a lunatic”.

Source: The University of Sydney: A study of the Twelve Reflections

Aviśeṣa (अविशेष) refers to “union” [?], according to Pūjyapāda’s Sarvārthasiddhi.—Accordingly, “The bodies as well as the objects of pleasure of the senses are transient like bubbles. In the endless cycle of worldly existence, union and separation in the womb etc. (avastha—garbhādiṣu avasthāviśeṣeṣu) alternate in quick succession. However, the self under delusion considers the persons and objects associated with him as permanent. [...]”.

context information

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

Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionary

Aviśeṣa (अविशेष).—a.

1) Without any difference, alike, similar, uniform.

-ṣaḥ, -ṣam 1 Absence of difference, uniformity, similarity.

2) Identity, sameness.

3) The subtle elements; तन्मात्राण्यविशेषाः (tanmātrāṇyaviśeṣāḥ) Sāṅ K.38.

-ka a. Inconclusive, not leading to any definite conclusion; अपि चैकेन संनिधानमविशेषको हेतुः (api caikena saṃnidhānamaviśeṣako hetuḥ) Manusmṛti 11.1.64.

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Aviśeṣa (अविशेष).—mfn.

(-ṣaḥ-ṣā-ṣaṃ) Uniform, alike, without any difference. n.

(-ṣaṃ) Equality, uniformity. E. a neg. viśeṣa variation.

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Aviśeṣa (अविशेष).—[adjective] the same. [masculine] no difference or distinction. aviśeṣeṇa & aviśeṣatas indiscriminately, in general.

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

1) Aviśeṣa (अविशेष):—[=a-viśeṣa] m. non-distinction, non-difference, uniformity, [Kapila]

2) [v.s. ...] mfn.without difference, uniform, [Bhāgavata-purāṇa; Kapila] etc.

3) [v.s. ...] n. [plural] (in Sāṃkhya [philosophy]) Name of the (five) elementary substances (cf. tan-mātra)

Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)

Aviśeṣa (अविशेष) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Avisesa.

[Sanskrit to German]

Avishesha in German

context information

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.

Prakrit-English dictionary

Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary

Avisesa (अविसेस) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Aviśeṣa.

context information

Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.

Kannada-English dictionary

Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

Aviśēṣa (ಅವಿಶೇಷ):—[adjective] not special or peculiar; common; usual; not characterised by distinguishable quality, feature etc.

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Aviśēṣa (ಅವಿಶೇಷ):—[noun] the state or fact of possessing no special quality, feature or character that distinguishes one from the other; common; that which is characterised by lack of speciality.

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Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.

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