Pramanabala, Pramāṇabala, Pramana-bala: 1 definition
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Pramanabala 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
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric Traditions (philosophy)Pramāṇabala (प्रमाणबल) refers to the “force of the means of valid knowledge”, according to the Īśvarapratyabhijñāvivṛtivimarśinī 2.131:—“[It is] ‘a [purely] arbitrary endeavour,’ i.e. it is not brought about by the force of [necessity inherent in] a means of [valid] knowledge (pramāṇabala-upanata)”.
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.
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Partial matches: Bala, Pramana.
Ends with: Apramanabala.
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