Parananda, Parānanda, Parana-anda: 6 definitions

Introduction
In Hinduism
1. Shaktism
2. Purana
3. Yoga
Languages
1. Sanskrit
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Introduction:

Parananda 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: Manthanabhairavatantram

Parānanda (परानन्द) refers to “supreme bliss”, representing an aspect of Mahādeva, according to the Devīpañcaśataka, an important source of the Kālīkrama that developed in Kashmir after the Kālī Mata of the Jayadrathayāmala.—Accordingly, “The Great God—Mahādeva—is beyond Śakti, supreme bliss [i.e., parānanda], free of qualities and supports, unchanging, supreme, pure, free of cause and (without) example, present within all existing things, beyond the Void, free of defects, omnipresent, the doer of all things, free, full of nectar and, unconditioned, is present in all living beings. [...]”.

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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.

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Parānanda (परानन्द) refers to “one who is supreme bliss personified” and is used to describe Śiva, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.25 (“The seven celestial sages test Pārvatī”).—Accordingly, as Pārvatī said to the seven Sages: “[...] Śiva is Brahman, unchanging and without aberration. He assumes shapes and forms for the welfare of his devotees. He does not make a show of worldly lordship. Therefore he assumes the attitude and behaviour of great Yogins. Śiva is a supreme bliss personified [i.e., parānanda] and an Avadhūta in form. [...]”.

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The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.

Yoga (school of philosophy)

Source: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation by Jason Birch

Parānanda (परानन्द) refers to the “supreme bliss”, according to the Vijñānabhairavatantra (74).—Accordingly, “Wherever there is satisfaction of mind, one should hold the mind right there, [because] wherever [the mind is,] its essential nature of supreme bliss (parānanda-svarūpa) is present”.

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Yoga is originally considered a branch of Hindu philosophy (astika), but both ancient and modern Yoga combine the physical, mental and spiritual. Yoga teaches various physical techniques also known as āsanas (postures), used for various purposes (eg., meditation, contemplation, relaxation).

Languages of India and abroad

Sanskrit dictionary

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Parānanda (परानन्द):—[from para] m. (or rān? cf. under parā below) Name of an author

[Sanskrit to German]

Parananda in German

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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.

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Search found 10 books and stories containing Parananda, Parānanda, Para-ānanda, Parana-anda; (plurals include: Paranandas, Parānandas, ānandas, andas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

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Verse 2.2.137 < [Chapter 2 - Jñāna (knowledge)]

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Verse 2.3.55 < [Chapter 3 - The Lord Manifests His Varāha Form in the House of Murāri and Meets with Nityānanda]

Verse 3.5.372 < [Chapter 5 - The Pastimes of Nityānanda]

Verse 3.5.157 < [Chapter 5 - The Pastimes of Nityānanda]

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Verse 1.2.212 < [Part 2 - Devotional Service in Practice (sādhana-bhakti)]