Matraprakasha, Mātraprakāśa, Matra-prakasha: 1 definition
Introduction:
Matraprakasha means something in 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.
The Sanskrit term Mātraprakāśa can be transliterated into English as Matraprakasa or Matraprakasha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric Traditions (philosophy)Mātraprakāśa (मात्रप्रकाश) refers to the “manifestation of (an atom having) a particular size”, according to Utpaladeva’s Vivṛti on Īśvarapratyabhijñākārikā 1.5.6.—Accordingly, “[...] To explain: a second atom that is connected with the atom considered as the first [one] must be one with this [first atom]; for if [these atoms] devoid of parts are in contact, how much [of them could] remain that might not be in contact? And [if they are thus entirely] in contact, their natures must be immersed in each other, therefore [they] can only be manifest as one [single] atom; and if [they are] in contact with yet another atom, the same [consequence follows]—therefore even if an infinite number of atoms were connected, they should be manifest as having the size (mātraprakāśa) of one [single] atom (ekaparamāṇu); or [rather], even this [manifestation] would not exist, because atom[s], [taken] one by one, are beyond the realm of the sense organs”.
Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Prakasha, Matra.
Full-text: Matra.
Relevant text
No search results for Matraprakasha, Mātraprakāśa, Mātra-prakāśa, Matra-prakasha, Matraprakasa, Matra-prakasa; (plurals include: Matraprakashas, Mātraprakāśas, prakāśas, prakashas, Matraprakasas, prakasas) in any book or story.