Garima, Garimā: 9 definitions
Introduction:
Garima means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Jainism, Prakrit, Marathi, Hindi. 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Grima.
In Hinduism
Yoga (school of philosophy)
Source: Wisdom Library: YogaGarima (गरिम) is a Sanskrit word referring to the “ability to become very heavy”, as described in the Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali.
Source: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation by Jason BirchGarimā (गरिमा) refers to “(the supernatural power of) becoming extremely heavy”, and as one of the “eight common Yogic paranormal powers”, represents one of the various signs and paranormal powers (siddhi) experienced by the Yoga practicioner, according to the Amanaska Yoga treatise.—The last fifty-two verses of the Amanaska’s first chapter describe a temporal sequence of psychosomatic signs and paranormal powers (siddhi) brought about by absorption (laya). In the Amanaska, The 8 common yogic paranormal powers are, [e.g., the power to be extremely heavy (garimā)], [...] This list is similar to that given in Pātañjalayogaśāstra 3.45.
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).
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationGarimā (गरिमा) refers to “heavy” (i.e., Brahmāṇḍagarimā—“weighty universe”), according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.4.6 (“The miraculous feat of Kārttikeya”).—Accordingly, after the Brahmin named Nārada spoke to Kumāra (Kārttikeya): “[...] Then [Vīrabāhu] went to Vaikuṇṭha where he saw the powerful goat working havoc with the sacrificial stake tied to its neck. The hero dragged it catching hold of its horns and brought it quickly before his lord even as it was bleating loudly. On seeing it, lord Kārttikeya who could carry the weighty universe (brahmāṇḍa-garimā), and the worker of great miracles, quickly rode on it. [...]”.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana IndexGarimā (गरिमा).—A siddhidevī.*
- * Brahmāṇḍa-purāṇa IV. 19. 4: 36. 51.
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.
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: Encyclopedia of Jainism: Tattvartha Sutra 3: The Lower and middle worldsGarimā (गरिमा) refers to “transforming the body into a heavier body” and represents one of the eleven types of extraordinary form-changing (vikriyā), which itself is a subclass of the eight ṛddhis (extraordinary powers). These powers can be obtained by the Ārya (civilized people) in order to produce worldly miracles. The Āryas represent one of the two classes of human beings according to the 2nd-century Tattvārthasūtra 3.46, the other being Mleccha (barbarians).
What is meant by extraordinary power to transform body into a heavier body (garimā-riddhi)? It is the extraordinary power by which one transforms is body into a heavier body like a rock.
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
Marathi-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionarygarimā (गरिमा).—m S Weight, gravity. 2 Venerableness.
Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryGarimā (गरिमा) [Also spelled grima]:—(nf) dignity, grace; gravity; hence ~[maṃḍita, ~maya] (a).
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Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionaryGarima (गरिम) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Gariman.
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 corpusGarima (ಗರಿಮ):—[noun] = ಗರಿಮೆ [garime].
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Gariman, Garimari, Garimasiddhi, Garimavapti.
Ends with: Ahamkaragarima, Brahmandagarima, Dhritabrahmandagarima, Kulagarima, Udgarima.
Full-text (+6): Ashtasiddhi, Gariman, Bhuti, Grima, Kulagarima, Garimasiddhi, Ashtsiddhi, Aishvarya, Ashtamahasiddhaya, Paranormal power, Pashupatayoga, Ashtadasha, Ashtadashadina, Ashtadashavasara, Bhubharadhrik, Weight of the earth, Gambhirya, Weight, Bhubhara, Ashtadashahan.
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Search found 14 books and stories containing Garima, Garimā; (plurals include: Garimas, Garimās). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Yoga Vasistha [English], Volume 1-4 (by Vihari-Lala Mitra)
Chapter XIV - The different degrees of perfection < [The yoga philosophy]
Chapter LXVIII - Description of a rakshasi (or female fiend) < [Book III - Utpatti khanda (utpatti khanda)]
Chapter LXXXV - The sage’s samadhi or absorption in the divine spirit < [Book V - Upasama khanda (upashama khanda)]
Puranic encyclopaedia (by Vettam Mani)
Amarakoshodghatana of Kshirasvamin (study) (by A. Yamuna Devi)
Philosophy (2): Yoga (Patañjali) < [Chapter 4 - Cultural Aspects]
Vasudevavijaya of Vasudeva (Study) (by Sajitha. A)
Darśanas (Indian philosophy) < [Chapter 5 - Impact of other Disciplines in Vāsudevavijaya]
The Linga Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 34 - Praise of the Yogin (yogi-praśaṃsānāma) < [Section 1 - Uttarabhāga]
Jainism and Patanjali Yoga (Comparative Study) (by Deepak bagadia)
Part 9 - Supernatural powers: Siddhis < [Chapter 4 - A Comparative Study]
Part 4.11 - Supernatural powers < [Chapter 2 - Yoga philosophy and practices]