Dharmapravega, Dharma-pravega: 1 definition

Introduction:

Dharmapravega 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)

[«previous next»] — Dharmapravega in Mahayana glossary
Source: academia.edu: A Study and Translation of the Gaganagañjaparipṛcchā

Dharmapravega (धर्मप्रवेग) refers to the “impact of the dharma”, according to the Gaganagañjaparipṛcchā: the eighth chapter of the Mahāsaṃnipāta (a collection of Mahāyāna Buddhist Sūtras).—Accordingly, “[...] By the impact of the dharma (dharmapravega), the lord of the gods [i.e., devendra—Śakra] became full of happiness and all his dwelling places in the Trāyastriṃśa heaven were shaken. Then, together with many hundreds of thousands of attendant gods, he approached to the Lord, prostrated himself at the Lord’s feet, and said this to the Lord: ‘O Lord, I am Śakra, the lord of gods, who have the mastery of the gods in the Trāyastriṃśa heaven. Together with a multitude of attendant gods, I will strive to disseminate this exposition of the dharma throughout the Jambūdvīpa. [...]’”.

Mahayana book cover
context information

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.

Discover the meaning of dharmapravega in the context of Mahayana from relevant books on Exotic India

See also (Relevant definitions)

Relevant text

Like what you read? Consider supporting this website: