Parajnana, Para-jnana, Parajñāna: 2 definitions
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Parajnana 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.
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramParajñāna (परज्ञान) refers to “supreme knowledge”, according to the second recension of the Yogakhaṇḍa of the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—Accordingly, as Bhadrakālī said to Śrīkaṇṭha: “[...] O Śaṃkara, you also displayed this, one of your forms. Thus, O lord Śaṃkara, I wish to see you, Śaṃkara. O Lord, you have appeared (before) in this way by the power of supreme knowledge [i.e., parajñāna-prabhāvata]. (You are) he, the Siddha who has been pierced (by the power of the Command) and, made of universal bliss, is accompanied by Yogeśvarī. He is Śaṃkara's lord; supreme, he has five faces, three eyes, holds a spear and, adorned with matted hair and crown, (his) divine body is covered with ashes. He is the pervasive lord Ardhanarīśvara”.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusParajñāna (ಪರಜ್ಞಾನ):—[noun] the knowledge about self and the Supreme Being; the Supreme Knowledge.
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Parājñāna (ಪರಾಜ್ಞಾನ):—[noun] the supreme knowledge, that is, the knowledge of the Supreme Being and the soul.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Parajnanamaya.
Ends with: Aparajnana, Paraparajnana.
Full-text: Parajnanamaya.
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Tiruvaymoli (Thiruvaimozhi): English translation (by S. Satyamurthi Ayyangar)
Pasuram 10.9.11 < [Section 9 - Ninth Tiruvaymoli (Cul vicumpu ani mukil)]
Pasuram 10.10.11 < [Section 10 - Tenth Tiruvaymoli (Muniye! nanmukane!)]
Pasuram 9.2.4 < [Section 2 - Second Tiruvaymoli (Pantai nalale)]
Sivaprakasam (Study in Bondage and Liberation) (by N. Veerappan)
Dasha Karya and Guru < [Chapter 7 - Liberation]
Expiation of sins < [Chapter 2 - Bondage]
The Religion and Philosophy of Tevaram (Thevaram) (by M. A. Dorai Rangaswamy)
Chapter 4 - Tamil and Religion < [Volume 4.1.2 - The conception of Paramanaiye Paduvar]