Paramam: 2 definitions
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Paramam means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Tamil. 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.
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Sanskrit dictionary
Paramam (परमम्):—[from parama > para] ind. yes, very well
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
Tamil dictionary
Paramam (பரமம்) noun < parama.
1. Excellence; greatness; சிறப்பு. [sirappu.]
2. Eminence; திலைமை. [thilaimai.]
3. Divineness, heavenly state; திவ்விய நிலை. [thivviya nilai.]
4. See பரமமூர்த்தி. யாம்பரமமென்றவர்கள் பதைப்பொடுங்க [paramamurthi. yambaramamenravarkal pathaippodunga] (திருவாசகம் [thiruvasagam] 15, 12).
Tamil is an ancient language of India from the Dravidian family spoken by roughly 250 million people mainly in southern India and Sri Lanka.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Paramamahant, Paramamahat, Paramamahimnah stotram, Paramamangala, Paramamanyumat, Paramamaryada, Paramamdalika, Paramamoksha, Paramamrita, Paramamudra, Paramamukti, Paramamuktiyoga, Paramamurtti, Paramandala.
Full-text: Chakkhattuparamam, Parama, Param, Kaivalya, Ettavat, Uddishta, Jyotirgana, Svarga, Rajas, Akshara, Garh.
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Search found 91 books and stories containing Paramam; (plurals include: Paramams). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Tirumantiram by Tirumular (English translation)
Verse 2285: Further Beyond Para Siva State is Paramam (Brahmam), < [Tantra Eight (ettam tantiram) (verses 2122-2648)]
Verse 2274: In Para-atita Turiya State Jiva Becomes Beyond-Param < [Tantra Eight (ettam tantiram) (verses 2122-2648)]
Verse 2292: Experiences in Para Turiya < [Tantra Eight (ettam tantiram) (verses 2122-2648)]
Sarasvati Stotra (eulogy of Sarasvati) < [Purana, Volume 6, Part 1 (1964)]
Sarasvati Stotra (from the Markandeya Purana) < [Purana, Volume 1, Part 2 (1960)]
Wise Sayings from the Padma-purana < [Purana, Volume 4, Part 1 (1962)]
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
A Descriptive Catalogue of the Sanskrit Manuscripts, Madras (by M. Seshagiri Sastri)
Page 118 < [Volume 18 (1915)]
Page 213 < [Volume 4, Part 1 (1907)]
Page 53 < [Volume 4, Part 1 (1908)]
Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (by Rajendralala Mitra)
Glimpses of History of Sanskrit Literature (by Satya Vrat Shastri)
The Kristu-Sahasranama by I.C. Chacko
Chapter 6 - Introductory—Vedic Literature and Its Cultural Significance < [Section 2 - Vedic Literature]