Mahapingala, Mahāpiṅgala, Mahāpiṅgalā: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Mahapingala means something in Buddhism, Pali, 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
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramMahāpiṅgalā (महापिङ्गला) is an epithet for the Goddess according to the Bhairavīstotra in the Śrīmatottara-tantra, an expansion of the Kubjikāmatatantra: the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—Accordingly, “Victory! Victory (to you) O goddess (bhagavatī)! [...] (Your) accomplished (liberated state) has no beginning (anādisiddhā). (You are the goddess) Mahāpiṅgalā who establishes the order (krama) (of the sequence of energies symbolised in the letters of the Mālinī alphabet that range) from Na to Pha. [...]”.
Note: Kubjikā is commonly identified with Raudrī, also called Rudrāṇī or Rudraśakti as well as Mahāpiṅgalā.
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 Buddhism
Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper NamesKing of Benares, father of the Bodhisatta. He is identified with Devadatta. See the Mahapingala Jataka.
Theravāda is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Mahapingala Jataka.
Full-text: Mahapingala Jataka, Anadisiddha, Rudrani, Nilalohita, Raudri, Rudra.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Mahapingala, Mahāpiṅgala, Mahāpiṅgalā; (plurals include: Mahapingalas, Mahāpiṅgalas, Mahāpiṅgalās). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6 (by Robert Chalmers)
Jataka 240: Mahāpiṅgala-jātaka < [Book II - Dukanipāta]
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Part 4 - Story of Devadatta < [Chapter 36 - The Buddha’s Height Measured by a Brahmin]