Paranirvana, Paranirvāṇa, Para-nirvana: 5 definitions
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Paranirvana 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
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationParanirvāṇa (परनिर्वाण) refers to “one who is after salvation” and is used to describe Śiva, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.25 (“The seven celestial sages test Pārvatī”).—Accordingly, as the seven Sages said (with false words) to Pārvatī: “[...] He [Śiva] is single without a second and without attachment. He is after salvation [i.e., paranirvāṇa], O gentle lady, how can a woman put up with him. O blessed one, even now, at our bidding, return to your house. Cast off this foolish intention. You will benefit thereby. [...]”.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryParanirvāṇa (परनिर्वाण).—the highest निर्वाण (nirvāṇa); (Buddh.).
Derivable forms: paranirvāṇam (परनिर्वाणम्).
Paranirvāṇa is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms para and nirvāṇa (निर्वाण).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryParanirvāṇa (परनिर्वाण):—[=para-nirvāṇa] [from para] n. the highest Nirvāṇa (with Buddhists), [Sarvadarśana-saṃgraha]
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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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Partial matches: Nirvana, Para.
Full-text: Parinirvana.
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Blue Annals (deb-ther sngon-po) (by George N. Roerich)
Chapter 29 - Sonam Gyatso (bsod nams rgya mtsho) < [Book 10 - The Kālacakra]
Chapter 29 - Sonam Gyatso (viii): Paranirvāṇa < [Book 10 - The Kālacakra]
Dhyana in the Buddhist Literature (by Truong Thi Thuy La)
4.3 (a): Attention Method on the Present Moment < [Chapter 4 - The Practice of Dhyāna]