Margasatya, Mārgasatya, Marga-satya: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Margasatya means something in Buddhism, Pali. 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 Buddhism
Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: Maha Prajnaparamita SastraMārgasatya (मार्गसत्य) refers to the “truth of the path”, according to the 2nd century Mahāprajñāpāramitāśāstra chapter 38.—[While describing the aspects of the ten knowledges (daśa-jñāna) according to the Abhidharma]—[...] Saṃvṛtijñāna, when it occurs in heat (uṣmagata), summits (mūrdhan) and patience (kṣānti), has sixteen aspects. When it occurs in supreme worldly dharmas (laukikāgradharma), saṃvṛtijñāna has four aspects, [those of the truth of the path (mārgasatya)].
Mahayana (महायान, mahāyāna) is a major branch of Buddhism focusing on the path of a Bodhisattva (spiritual aspirants/ enlightened beings). Extant literature is vast and primarely composed in the Sanskrit language. There are many sūtras of which some of the earliest are the various Prajñāpāramitā sūtras.
General definition (in Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: Dharma-samgrahaMārgasatya (मार्गसत्य) refers to the four “aspects in the truth of the path” as defined in the Dharma-saṃgraha (section 100):
- mārgata (relating to the path),
- nyāyata (relating to method),
- pratipattita (relating to practice),
- nairyāṇika (relating to leading out).
The Dharma-samgraha (Dharmasangraha) is an extensive glossary of Buddhist technical terms in Sanskrit (e.g., mārga-satya). The work is attributed to Nagarjuna who lived around the 2nd century A.D.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Satya, Marga.
Full-text: Margata, Pratipattita, Nairyanika, Nyayata, Ushmagata.
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Search found 3 books and stories containing Margasatya, Mārgasatya, Marga-satya, Mārga-satya; (plurals include: Margasatyas, Mārgasatyas, satyas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
1. The teaching of the Piṭaka < [Part 3 - The Prajñā and the teaching of the Dharma]
III. Dharmas known by omniscience < [VII. Winning omniscience and the knowledge of all the aspects]
Part 2 - Enduring outer and inner sufferings and the afflictions < [Chapter XXV - Patience Toward the Dharma]
Guhyagarbha Tantra (with Commentary) (by Gyurme Dorje)
Text 6.14-17 (Commentary) < [Chapter 6 (text and commentary)]
Abhidharmakośa (by Leo M. Pruden)