Duhkhatraya, Duḥkhatraya, Duhkha-traya: 2 definitions
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In Hinduism
Kosha (encyclopedic lexicons)
Source: Google Books: Kalātattvakośa, volume 3Duḥkhatraya (दुःखत्रय).—The concept of three-fold human sufferings or afflictions, viz. ādhyātmika, ādhbhautika and ādhidaivika (duḥkhas) is first mentioned in the Sāṃkhyakārikā as duḥkhatraya and has been explained by Vācaspatimiśra in the Sāṃkhyatattva-kaumudī as: “Duḥkhatraya means (the combination of) threefold pain, i.e.. ādhyātmika (spiritual), ādhidaivika (supernatural) and ādhibhautika (physical). (Tr. P. Ghosal)”.
The ādhidaivika sufferings are caused by storms, rains, fire, flood, etc. The ādhibhautika sufferings are caused by wild animals, reptiles, insects, evil men like thieves, bandits and dacoits. Ādhyātmika sufferings relate to the ailments afflicting the body and mind.
Kosha (कोश, kośa) refers to Sanskrit lexicons intended to provide additional information regarding technical terms used in religion, philosophy and the various sciences (shastra). The oldest extant thesaurus (kosha) dates to the 4th century AD.
Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Source: University of Vienna: Sudarśana's Worship at the Royal Court According to the AhirbudhnyasaṃhitāDuḥkhatraya (दुःखत्रय) [=Triduḥkha?] refers to the “three kinds of sorrow”, according to the Ahirbudhnyasaṃhitā, belonging to the Pāñcarātra tradition which deals with theology, rituals, iconography, narrative mythology and others.—Accordingly, “[This rite] should be employed by utterly glorious Sovereigns when they are in distress—[for this rite] removes the three kinds of sorrow which begin with the one relating to oneself (duḥkhatraya—ādhyātmikādiduḥkhānāṃ trayāṇām); causes the destruction of all afflictions; is marked by auspiciousness; destroys all enemies; pacifies (i.e. removes unwanted consequences of ritual mistakes etc.); is the cause of triumph; kills the Demons; brings about prosperities; subdues all; bestows the longest of lives; is meritorious; [and] was perfomed by ancient Kings”.
Pancaratra (पाञ्चरात्र, pāñcarātra) represents a tradition of Hinduism where Narayana is revered and worshipped. Closeley related to Vaishnavism, the Pancaratra literature includes various Agamas and tantras incorporating many Vaishnava philosophies.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Traya, Duhkha.
Starts with: Duhkhatrayabhighata.
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