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Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)

Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric Traditions

Bhukta (भुक्त) refers to the “higher level” (i.e. the pure universe), according to the Jayadrathayāmala, Ṣaṭka 1 verse 13.3–18::—Accordingly, “[...] Thus, the Ācārya should only purify the bad [karma]. Alternatively, [only] the impure path is purified, [so that] no experience comes about [in the impure universe]. [In other words] that [experience] does not have to be experienced [anymore in the impure universe] because it has already been experienced [through the process of initiation]. The soul [of the initiate] goes straight to the higher level (parapada—paraṃ padam) (i.e. the pure universe). That is known to be the initiation called lokadharma, which leads to liberation. Such [an initiation] [is performed] when the past action has been destroyed, but the prārabdhakarma [is present], O loved one. [...]”.

Source: SOAS University of London: Protective Rites in the Netra Tantra

Parapada (परपद) refers to “final emancipation”, according to the Netratantroddyota commentary on the Netratantra of Kṣemarāja: a Śaiva text from the 9th century in which Śiva (Bhairava) teaches Pārvatī topics such as metaphysics, cosmology, and soteriology.—Accordingly, [verse 8.8-9, while describing the purification process of the initiand]—“Thus, the [initiand] should know the dīkṣā in such a way that the Ācārya is established [in the appropriate tattva so that he can perform] his duties in the Śivahood that embraces both highest (para) and final emancipation (parapada). For the Sādhaka [the final tattva resting place is] in Sadāśiva. For the Putraka it is in the highest tattva [and] for the Samayin in īśvara-tattva”.

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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.

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Parapada (परपद) refers to the “supreme plane”, according to the Kularatnoddyota, one of the earliest Kubjikā Tantras.—Accordingly: “[...] O divine goddess, you have come forth here from the supreme plane (parapada) (where) union (takes place) with the limbs of my body and (you) are my equal. (You are) the innate and supreme energy (that has emerged from pure) consciousness which is called the Pervasive One and is the bliss of contemplation. [...]”.

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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.

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Sanskrit dictionary

Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionary

Parapada (परपद).—

1) the highest position, eminence.

2) final beatitude.

Derivable forms: parapadam (परपदम्).

Parapada is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms para and pada (पद).

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Parapada (परपद).—n.

(-daṃ) 1. Eminence, high station. 2. Final felicity. E. para supreme, pada, a place.

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

Parapada (परपद):—[=para-pada] [from para] n. the highest position, final emancipation, [Mahānāṭaka]

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Parapada (परपद):—[para-pada] (daṃ) 1. n. Eminence; final bliss.

[Sanskrit to German]

Parapada 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.

Kannada-English dictionary

Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

Parapada (ಪರಪದ):—[noun] the most excellent place; emancipation of the soul.

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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)

Partial matches: Pada, Para, Pata.

Starts with: Parapadanilaya, Parapatam.

Ends with: Purvaparapada.

Full-text: Parapatam, Parasmaipada, Mratyu.

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Search found 3 books and stories containing Parapada, Para-pada; (plurals include: Parapadas, padas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Sahitya-kaumudi by Baladeva Vidyabhushana (by Gaurapada Dāsa)

Text 7.59 < [Chapter 7 - Literary Faults]

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Bhajana-Rahasya (by Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura Mahasaya)

Text 17 < [Chapter 6 - Ṣaṣṭha-yāma-sādhana (Sāyaṃ-kālīya-bhajana–bhāva)]

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Yoga Vasistha [English], Volume 1-4 (by Vihari-Lala Mitra)

Chapter CLVII - The ultimate extinction or nirvana of sindhu < [Book VII - Nirvana prakarana part 2 (nirvana prakarana)]

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