Kshetrakshetrajna, Kṣetrakṣetrajña, Kshetra-Kshetrajna: 2 definitions
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The Sanskrit term Kṣetrakṣetrajña can be transliterated into English as Ksetraksetrajna or Kshetrakshetrajna, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Kṣetrakṣetrajña (क्षेत्रक्षेत्रज्ञ).—Kṣetra and Brahman or aviṣaya and viṣaya.*
- * Vāyu-purāṇa 102. 36.
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.
Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Kṣetrakṣetrajña (क्षेत्रक्षेत्रज्ञ) symbolically represents the interaction of Prakṛti and Īśvara, as discussed in chapter 4 of the Viṣṇusaṃhitā: a Sanskrit text written in 2600 verses which covers typical Pāñcarātra topics through a narrative dialogue between Aupagāyana and Siddha Sumati.—Description of the chapter [kṣetrakṣetrajña-nirṇaya]: Although the opening ślokas promise an all-inclusive discussion, the chapter is largely concerned with the interaction of “kṣetra” (=prakṛti) and “kṣetrajña” (=Īśvara), and how the various elements in the mundane order are formed by this dynamic interaction. The evolution of the twenty-four tattvas are briefly noted. [...]
Pancaratra (पाञ्चरात्र, pāñcarātra) represents a tradition of Hinduism where Narayana is revered and worshipped. Closeley related to Vaishnavism, the Pancaratra literature includes various Agamas and tantras incorporating many Vaishnava philosophies.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Kshetrajna, Kshetra.
Starts with: Kshetrakshetrajnanirnaya.
Full-text: Kshetra, Kshetrakshetrajnanirnaya, Kshetrajna, Pancashakti.
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