Jnanarupa, Jnana-rupa, Jñānarūpā, Jñānarūpa: 4 definitions
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Jnanarupa 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.
In Hinduism
Yoga (school of philosophy)
Jñānarūpā (ज्ञानरूपा) refers to “she who has the form of knowledge” and is used to describe Chinnamastā, according to the Amṛtasiddhi, a 12th-century text belonging to the Haṭhayoga textual tradition.—Accordingly, “At the navel is a white lotus. On top of that is the spotless orb of the sun. In the middle of that, at the triple pathway, is she who is the sole essence of saṃsāra [and] the creator of the three worlds, who arises on the path of dharma, who has three bodies [and] who is lauded as Chinnamastā, “she whose head is cut.” I worship her, she who has the form of knowledge (jñānarūpā), who removes the danger of death, the Yoginī, the seal of Yoga”.
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).
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Jñānarūpa (ज्ञानरूप) refers to “having the nature of knowledge”, according to the Netratantra of Kṣemarāja: a Śaiva text from the 9th century in which Śiva (Bhairava) teaches Pārvatī topics such as metaphysics, cosmology, and soteriology.—Accordingly, [verse 22.17cd-18]—“By means of that [saḥ], she [śakti] is constantly full, [she is] the full oblation. He is known as Śiva, the holder of power, who acts through her. Namely, [she is] the one supreme Śakti, whose nature is will, knowledge, and action (jñānarūpa—icchājñānakriyārūpā sā caikā). [She] arises spontaneously [and her] utterance is automatic. [She] exists in one’s very nature, is one’s very nature , and is self-arisen”.
Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Jñānarūpa (ज्ञानरूप) refers to “one whose form is knowledge”, according to the Kubjikāmata-tantra, the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—Accordingly, “Once the teacher, who is the Lord of Kula directly apparent and whose form is knowledge (jñānarūpa), has been abandoned, how can one worship elsewhere? The fool who abandons the blazing fire of Nirvāṇa falls into the other fire (of suffering). One who abandons the teacher who is the abode of the gods falls (from the path to liberation)”.
Shakta (शाक्त, śākta) or Shaktism (śāktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. Shakta literature includes a range of scriptures, including various Agamas and Tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Jñānarūpa (ज्ञानरूप) refers to the “form of knowledge” (whereby the soul is delighted), according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.5.16 (“The battle of the gods”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā and the Gods eulogized Viṣṇu: “[...] Obeisance to you of the form of Kalki; the destroyer of outcastes, Obeisance to him of infinite power and who establishes good virtue. Obeisance to you of the form of Kapila of great soul and who expounded the doctrines of Sāṃkhya and Yoga to Devahūtī; O lord, obeisance to you the preceptor of Sāṃkhya. Obeisance to great yogin and saint who expounds the great wisdom. Obeisance to the creator of the form of knowledge (jñānarūpa) whereby the soul is delighted. [...]”.
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.
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Krishna Sandarbha of Jiva Goswami (by Kusakratha Prabhu)
Verse 171.1 < [Anuccheda 171]
Puranic encyclopaedia (by Vettam Mani)
Yuktimallika by Vadiraja (critical study) (by Gururaj K. Nippani)
5. One and the same can be the Subject and the Object < [Critical exposition (2) Suddhisaurabha]
11. Establishing the Divyakara (divine form) < [Critical exposition (2) Suddhisaurabha]
2. Establishing Jivesvara-bheda < [Critical exposition (3) Bhedasaurabha]
Cidgaganacandrika (study) (by S. Mahalakshmi)
Verse 137 [Śakti as Ūrdhvamaṇḍala] < [Chapter 3 - Third Vimarśa]
Verse 213 [Status of Jīva in Śṛṣṭi and Sthiti] < [Chapter 4 - Fourth Vimarśa]
Verse 208-210 [Śakti shines as Anubhava and Smṛti] < [Chapter 4 - Fourth Vimarśa]
Vakyapadiya of Bhartrihari (by K. A. Subramania Iyer)
Verse 3.1.106 < [Book 3 - Pada-kāṇḍa (1): Jāti-samuddeśa (On the Universal)]
Tattvasangraha [with commentary] (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 2009-2010 < [Chapter 23 - External World]