Ishvaranumana, Īśvarānumāna, Ishvara-anumana: 1 definition

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Ishvaranumana 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 Īśvarānumāna can be transliterated into English as Isvaranumana or Ishvaranumana, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Shaiva philosophy

īśvarānumāna (उत्पाद्यz) refers to the “inference of God”, according to the Nyāyamañjarī, vol. I, 326.—Accordingly, “Inference is of two sorts: one [concerns an object] the perception of which has [already] occurred [at some point]; the other [concerns an object] the perception of which has [yet] to occur. But the inference of [entities] such as God (īśvarānumānaīśvarādyanumānaṃ) [concerns an object] the perception of which has [yet] to occur. [...]”.

Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric Traditions (philosophy)
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Shaiva philosophy is a spritiual tradition within Hinduism that includes theories such as the relationship between the Atman (individual soul) and Siva, the nature of liberation (moksha), and the concepts of maya (illusion) and shakti (divine energy). Saiva philosophy teaches that union with Shiva can be achieved through knowledge, devotion, and spiritual practice. It encompasses major branches like Shaiva Siddhanta and Kashmir Shaivism.

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