Devanusmriti, Devānusmṛti, Deva-anusmriti: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Devanusmriti 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.
The Sanskrit term Devānusmṛti can be transliterated into English as Devanusmrti or Devanusmriti, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Buddhism
Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: academia.edu: A Study and Translation of the GaganagañjaparipṛcchāDevānusmṛti (देवानुस्मृति) refers to the “recollection of gods”, according to the Gaganagañjaparipṛcchā: the eighth chapter of the Mahāsaṃnipāta (a collection of Mahāyāna Buddhist Sūtras).—Accordingly, “What then, son of good family, is the recollection of gods (devānusmṛti), which is authorized by the Lord for Bodhisattvas? It is the recollection of two assemblies of gods (deva-nikāya). What are these two? The gods of the Pure Abode, and the Bodhisattvas hindered by only one birth, who dwell in the Tuṣita Heaven. In that the Bodhisattva recollects the gods of the Pure Abode. Further, the Bodhisattvas who are hindered by only one birth, and who dwell in the Tuṣita Heaven recollect ten qualities as the summit. What are those ten qualities?”
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.
General definition (in Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: Dharma-samgrahaDevānusmṛti (देवानुस्मृति) or simply Deva refers to the “recollection of the gods” and represents one of the “six recollections” (anusmṛti) as defined in the Dharma-saṃgraha (section 54). The Dharma-samgraha (Dharmasangraha) is an extensive glossary of Buddhist technical terms in Sanskrit (e.g., deva-anusmṛti). The work is attributed to Nagarguna who lived around the 2nd century A.D.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Anusmriti, Deva, Teva.
Full-text (+10): Deva, Anusmriti, Six Recollections, Tushita, Ekajati, Pratibaddha, Ekajatipratibaddha, Bhavanastha, Tushitabhavana, Nikaya, Devanikaya, Shuddhavasa, Shuddhavasadeva, Bhumi, Anacchedya, Sarvabodhipakshika, Sarvabhumi, Sarvaparamita, Sarvabhijna, Arthapratibhana.
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