Gunasharira, Guṇaśarīra, Guna-Sharira: 1 definition
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Gunasharira means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. 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 Guṇaśarīra can be transliterated into English as Gunasarira or Gunasharira, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana IndexGuṇaśarīra (गुणशरीर).—The five senses and the five prāṇas and the mind of the mukta leave him; a jñānin does not take another body like the seeds burnt.*
- * Vāyu-purāṇa 102. 105-06.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Sharira, Guna.
Full-text: Jnana.
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