Jnanananda, Jñānānanda, Jnana-ananda: 6 definitions
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Jnanananda means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, the history of ancient India. 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 Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Jñānānanda (ज्ञानानन्द) refers to “(one who is) knowledge-bliss” and is used to describe Śiva, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.33 (“The appeasement of Himavat”).—Accordingly, as Vasiṣṭha said to Himavat (Himācala): “[...] Śiva, the lord of gods, is devoid of riches created by Brahmā. But His mind is engrossed in the ocean of true knowledge. How can lord Śiva who is knowledge-Bliss (jñānānanda) Himself have any desire for articles created by Brahmā? An ordinary householder gives his daughter to one who has a kingdom and riches in his possession? By offering his daughter to a miserable person, a father may be guilty of slaughtering his daughter. Who can think Śiva miserable whose servant is Kubera? [...]”.
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.
India history and geography
Jnānānanda (ज्नानानन्द) or Jnānānandanātha refers to one of the “nine saints” (Navnath) according to the Śrīvidyā Sampradāya.—The nine Siddhas are famous saints, of exceptional purity of life, who have attained to a semi-divine existence through the practice of Yoga. [...] These nine teachers [e.g., Jnānānanda-nātha] are considered representative of great teachers in this tradition or Parampara tradition—a succession of Teachers (Gurus) and Disciples (Shishyasa) in Indian-origin religions such as Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism and Buddhism.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
1) Jñānānanda (ज्ञानानन्द) as mentioned in Aufrecht’s Catalogus Catalogorum:—guru of Ayyājī Bhaṭṭa (Śivagītāṭīkā). Hall. p. 123.
2) Jñānānanda (ज्ञानानन्द):—guru of Prakāśānanda (Siddhāntamuktāvalī). Hall. p. 99.
3) Jñānānanda (ज्ञानानन्द):—See Gaṅgādāsa.
4) Jñānānanda (ज्ञानानन्द):—Īśāvāsyopaniṣaṭṭīkā. NW. 306. Kaulārṇava and Kaulāvalī. K. 38. Chāndogyopaniṣaccandrikā. NW. 308. Jābālopaniṣaṭṭīkā. NW. 306. Tattvacandraṭīkā. NW. 398. Tattvārṇavaṭīkā. NW. 398. Yogasūtraṭīkā. NW. 414. Rudravidhānapaddhati. W. p. 355. Vākyasudhāṭīkā. NW. 306. Siddhāntasundara (?). Peters. 1, 121. Saubhāgyopaniṣaṭṭīkā. NW. 308.
5) Jñānānanda (ज्ञानानन्द):—pupil of Śrīdharānanda: Japahomapaddhati [tantric] Rgb. 963.
6) Jñānānanda (ज्ञानानन्द):—Ratnapradīpa jy.
7) Jñānānanda (ज्ञानानन्द):—See Gadādhara.
8) Jñānānanda (ज्ञानानन्द):—Tattvaprakāśa śaiva.
Jñānānanda (ज्ञानानन्द):—[from jñāna > jñā] m. ‘joy of knowledge’, Name of an author.
Jñānānanda (ज्ञानानन्द):—(jñāna + ānanda) m. Nomen proprium eines Autors [Weber’s Verzeichniss No. 1284.]
Jñānānanda (ज्ञानानन्द):—m. Nomen proprium eines Autors.
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches (+0): Jnana, Ananda.
Starts with (+0): Jnanananda kaladharasena, Jnananandanatha, Jnananandasamuccaya, Jnananandatarangini.
Full-text (+14): Prajnanananda, Jnanananda kaladharasena, Jnananandanatha, Jnananandatarangini, Kaulakarnava, Japahomapaddhati, Kaulavali, Kaulavalinirnaya, Tripurarcanamanjari, Sundariratnavali, Satyajnananandatirtha, Shridharananda, Ayyaji bhatta, Saubhagyopanishad, Tattvacandra, Rudravidhanapaddhati, Svayambhu, Prakashananda, Gangadasa, Tattvaprakasa.
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Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (by Rajendralala Mitra)
Yuktimallika by Vadiraja (critical study) (by Gururaj K. Nippani)
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A Descriptive Catalogue of the Sanskrit Manuscripts, Madras (by M. Seshagiri Sastri)
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Tirumantiram by Tirumular (English translation)
Verse 2729: Jnana-Ananda Dance < [Tantra Nine (onpatam tantiram) (verses 2649-3047)]
Verse 2832: Satya-Jnana-Ananda is Transcendental < [Tantra Nine (onpatam tantiram) (verses 2649-3047)]
Verse 2843: Dawn of Svarupa Bliss in Satya-Jnana-Ananda < [Tantra Nine (onpatam tantiram) (verses 2649-3047)]
The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda (by Srila Narayana Maharaja)
Iii sir < [Epistles - Fourth Series]
Ii sir < [Epistles - Fourth Series]
Iv sir < [Epistles - Second Series]
Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati Dāsa)
Verse 2.19.127 < [Chapter 19 - The Lord’s Pastimes in Advaita’s House]