Mahajnana, Mahājñāna, Mahājñānā, Maha-jnana: 3 definitions
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In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramMahājñāna (महाज्ञान) refers to the “great (energy of) knowledge”, according to the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—Accordingly, “O you who reside at the End of the Eighteen! (You are) also beyond the state of the Transmental. You are Śāmbhavī who awakens Śambhu. O you who are the great (energies of) will, action and knowledge [i.e., mahājñāna—mahecchākriyājñāna]—(you are the parts, goddesses and energies of the Triangle, that is) the straight line, the coiled one (kuṇḍalī), the one called Vāmā; the Raudrī of the universe, you are Śivā and are called Ambikā. [...]”.
Source: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): (shaktism)Mahājñāna (महाज्ञान) refers to “great knowledge”, according to the Ciñcinīmatasārasamuccaya.—In the Amanaska, the term yoganidrā is a synonym for the no-mind state. [...] In contrast to the paucity of its occurrences in Yoga texts, yoganidrā is well attested in epic, Tantric and Pauranic literature that predates the Amanaska. [...] Examples can be found in Śaiva and Buddhist Tantras, (e.g., Ciñcinīmatasārasamuccaya 7.164): “Yoganidrā, whose peace is beyond words, and great knowledge (mahājñāna) are obtained from the Guru’s teachings by the lord of spells, O goddess”.
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)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationMahājñānā (महाज्ञाना) refers to “great wisdom”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.5.—Accordingly:—“On being thus requested by Menā, the goddess Umā, the enchantress of everyone, embraced Menā and was highly delighted. Acquiring very great wisdom [i.e., prāpta-mahājñānā], Menā eulogised Śivā, who had appeared in person, by means of pleasing words with great devotion. [...]”.
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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Starts with: Mahajnanagita, Mahajnanayuta, Mahajnanodaya.
Full-text: Vinirbhedana, Mahajnanagita, Mahajnanayuta, Virukta, Purushadamyasarathi, Dharmadhatu.
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Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati Dāsa)
Verse 3.3.24 < [Chapter 3 - Mahāprabhu’s Deliverance of Sarvabhauma, Exhibition of His Six-armed Form, and Journey to Bengal]
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
Part 9 - Why is the Buddha called Puruṣadamyasārathi (puruṣa-damya-sārathi) < [Chapter IV - Explanation of the Word Bhagavat]
Part 2 - Aśoka and the bhikṣu with the pleasant breath < [Chapter XX - The Virtue of Generosity and Generosity of the Dharma]
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