Paridhavamana, Paridhāvamāna, Pari-dhavamana: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Paridhavamana means something in Buddhism, Pali, 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 TranslationParidhāvamāna (परिधावमान) refers to “running” (on foot), according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.4.9 (“Boasting of Tāraka”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada: “On hearing these words of mine, Kumāra, son of Śiva, was delighted and he laughed. ‘So be it’, said he. Resolving to kill the Asura, the great lord, son of Śiva got down from the aerial chariot and stood on the ground. Running (paridhāvamāna) on foot, seizing his lustrous spear blazing like a meteor, the powerful warrior Kumāra born of Śiva shone well. [...]”.
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.
In Buddhism
Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: De Gruyter: A Buddhist Ritual Manual on AgricultureParidhāvamāna (परिधावमान) refers to “running around (with burnt radiance)”, according to the Vajratuṇḍasamayakalparāja, an ancient Buddhist ritual manual on agriculture from the 5th-century (or earlier), containing various instructions for the Sangha to provide agriculture-related services to laypeople including rain-making, weather control and crop protection.—Accordingly, [after the Bhagavān taught the great heart-dhāraṇī], “[...] If it is otherwise and you neglect the Tathāgata’s authorization and his dignity of speech, then all Nāga residences are ignited and burnt. [...] Running around (paridhāvamāna) with burnt radiance, heated by the hotness of the Sun, let them be burnt with their bodies heated. They will be seized by various diseases, misfortune and trouble. [...]”.
Mahayana (महायान, mahāyāna) is a major branch of Buddhism focusing on the path of a Bodhisattva (spiritual aspirants/ enlightened beings). Extant literature is vast and primarely composed in the Sanskrit language. There are many sūtras of which some of the earliest are the various Prajñāpāramitā sūtras.
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Partial matches: Dhavamana, Pari.
Full-text: Dhavamana.
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