Karmapasha, Karmapāśa, Karman-pasha: 2 definitions
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Karmapasha means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Jainism, Prakrit. 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 Karmapāśa can be transliterated into English as Karmapasa or Karmapasha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramKarmapāśa (कर्मपाश) refers to the “fetters of Karma”, according to the second recension of the Yogakhaṇḍa of the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—Accordingly, “[...] Then he became Bhairava, the abode of blood, in the sacrifice. (Thus) Bhairava bore the form of Sadyojāta (sadyarūpa—the Immediately Born). (He was) Sadyanātha, the first (ādi) Bhairava in the lineage of Siddhas beginning with Sadya. He acquired the conventional name ‘Mitra’ and was then Bhairava of the divine Command. He was freed from the fetters of Karma [i.e., karmapāśa] and the Kaula Command was set into operation”.
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.
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: The University of Sydney: A study of the Twelve ReflectionsKarmapāśa (कर्मपाश) refers to the “noose of action”, according to the 11th century Jñānārṇava, a treatise on Jain Yoga in roughly 2200 Sanskrit verses composed by Śubhacandra.—Accordingly, “That [cosmos] is not at all produced by anyone, not at all sustained by anyone, so also not destroyed by anyone. Nevertheless, that exists by itself without support in the atmosphere. [...] Wherein all these living beings abiding in the various states of existence are born [and] die subject to the noose of action (karmapāśa-vaśaṃgata)”.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Pasha, Karma, Paca.
Full-text: Vashamgata, Pasha.
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Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati Dāsa)
Verse 1.16.243 < [Chapter 16 - The Glories of Śrī Haridāsa Ṭhākura]
Verse 2.10.110 < [Chapter 10 - Conclusion of the Lord’s Mahā-prakāśa Pastimes]
The Buddhist Path to Enlightenment (study) (by Dr Kala Acharya)
5.3. Three Stages (3): Mokṣa (Liberation) < [Chapter 4 - Comparative Study of Liberation in Jainism and Buddhism]