Pramanya, Prāmāṇya: 17 definitions
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Pramanya means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Marathi, Hindi. 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Pramany.
In Hinduism
Vyakarana (Sanskrit grammar)
Prāmāṇya (प्रामाण्य).—Authority; cf. यथोत्तरं मुनीनां प्रामाण्यम् (yathottaraṃ munīnāṃ prāmāṇyam) S. K. on न वहुव्रीहौ (na vahuvrīhau) P. I. 1.29; cf. also the usual expression वचनप्रामाण्यात् (vacanaprāmāṇyāt) Kas. on P. VII. 2.7.
Vyakarana (व्याकरण, vyākaraṇa) refers to Sanskrit grammar and represents one of the six additional sciences (vedanga) to be studied along with the Vedas. Vyakarana concerns itself with the rules of Sanskrit grammar and linguistic analysis in order to establish the correct context of words and sentences.
Shaivism
Prāmāṇya (प्रामाण्य) refers to the “authoritativeness” (of religious scriptures).—In his Tantrāloka, Abhinavagupta also defends the view that all religious scriptures are authoritative (sarvāgama-prāmāṇya) and that all merge together (melana) into a single āgama. Although unique (eka) in its essence, this āgama is variegated (citra) on a phenomenal level and as such manifests in the form of diverse religious scriptures―Buddhist, Pāñcarātrika, Śaiva, and others―each having its own group of eligible adherents (adhikārin). Each adherent follows the āgama that is in accordance with his specific needs, ends and spiritual maturity.
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
Prāmāṇya (प्रामाण्य) refers to the “object of knowledge”, according to the commentary on the Ṣaṭsāhasrasaṃhitā, an expansion of the Kubjikāmatatantra: the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—Accordingly, “In this way successively (there are three teachings) concerning these sixteen parts. The succeeding one serves as the object of knowledge (prāmāṇya) that is (established) with the three indications.... Thus, the first group of four possesses the means of knowledge, which is devoid of indication. The sequence beginning with the Transmental (i.e. the Transmental, the Equal One, the Pervasive, and Power) is not indicated (by anything) as it is (the group) which perceives (the others). The second, which is the group of five, does have an indication. (This is) the object of the means of knowledge (prāmāṇya) (in relation to the preceding group of four)”.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Marathi-English dictionary
prāmāṇya (प्रामाण्य).—n S Truth, justness, equity, agreement with realities or with rectitude. 2 Veracity, probity, integrity, honesty. 3 Proof, evidence, authority.
prāmāṇya (प्रामाण्य).—n Truth. Veracity. Proof.
Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.
Sanskrit dictionary
Prāmāṇya (प्रामाण्य).—
1) Being a proof or resting on authority.
2) Credibility, authenticity.
2) Proof, evidence, authority.
Derivable forms: prāmāṇyam (प्रामाण्यम्).
Prāmāṇya (प्रामाण्य).—n.
(-ṇyaṃ) Authority, proof. E. pramāṇa, and ṣyañ aff.
Prāmāṇya (प्रामाण्य).—i. e. pramāṇa + ya, n. 1. Proof, Bhāṣāp. 139. 2. Authority.
Prāmāṇya (प्रामाण्य).—[neuter] the being an authority or a proof, tas [adverb]
Prāmāṇya (प्रामाण्य):—[=prā-māṇya] [from prā] n. ([from] -māṇa) the being established by proof. resting upon authority, authoritativeness, authenticity, evidence, credibility, [Nirukta, by Yāska; Manu-smṛti; Mahābhārata] etc.
Prāmāṇya (प्रामाण्य):—(ṇyaṃ) 1. n. Proof, evidence.
Prāmāṇya (प्रामाण्य):—(wie eben) n. = pramāṇatā das Norm-, Richtschnur-, Autorität-, Beweis-Sein [Yāska’s Nirukta 14,6.] [Manu’s Gesetzbuch.2,8.] [Mahābhārata.3,12708. 13073.] [Suśruta.1,147,11.] [Patañjali] zu [Pāṇini’s acht Bücher.1,2,53.] [KAṆ.1,1,3. 10,2,9.] [morgenländischen Gesellschaft 7,300.] [MUIR, Stenzler.4,44,4.] [Mārkāṇḍeyapurāṇa 15,43.] [Oxforder Handschriften 264,a,21. fg.] [No. 597.] [Scholiast] zu [Jaimini.1,5.] [MĀDHAVA] zu [Pāṇini’s acht Bücher.7,2,48.] [Siddhāntakaumudī zu 3,59.] [Madhusūdanasarasvatī’s Prasthānabheda] in [Weber’s Indische Studien.1,15.] [Bhāṣāpariccheda 139.] a [Mahābhārata 13, 2194.] [Kapila 1, 8.] [morgenländischen Gesellschaft 7, 300.]
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Prāmāṇya (प्रामाण्य):—, vādin der da Beweiskräftigkeit annimmt, an dieselbe glaubt [SARVADARŚANAS. 3, 9.]
Prāmāṇya (प्रामाण्य):—n. das Norm- , Richtschnur- , Autorität- , Beweis-Sein.
Prāmāṇya (प्रामाण्य) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Pāmaṇṇa.
Pramānya (in Sanskrit) can be associated with the following Chinese terms:
1) 量 [liàng]: “measure”.
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.
Hindi dictionary
Prāmāṇya (प्रामाण्य) [Also spelled pramany]:—(nm) authenticity, genuineness; validity; credibility.
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Kannada-English dictionary
Prāmāṇya (ಪ್ರಾಮಾಣ್ಯ):—[noun] a proof, evidence that helps a person getting the correct or right knowledge.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
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A History of Indian Philosophy Volume 3 (by Surendranath Dasgupta)
Part 16 - Meghanādāri < [Chapter XX - Philosophy of the Rāmānuja School of Thought]
Part 7 - Veṅkaṭanātha’s treatment of pramāṇa < [Chapter XX - Philosophy of the Rāmānuja School of Thought]
Part 17 - Rāmānujācārya II alias Vādi-Haṃsa-Navāmvuda < [Chapter XX - Philosophy of the Rāmānuja School of Thought]
A History of Indian Philosophy Volume 4 (by Surendranath Dasgupta)
Part 3 - Svataḥ-prāmāṇya (self-validity of knowledge) < [Chapter XXVII - A General Review of the Philosophy of Madhva]
Part 2 - Pramānas (ways of valid knowledge) < [Chapter XXVII - A General Review of the Philosophy of Madhva]
Part 4 - Madhva’s interpretation of Brahma-sūtra I. 1. 3-4 < [Chapter XXVI - Madhva’s Interpretation of the Brahma-sūtras]
A History of Indian Philosophy Volume 1 (by Surendranath Dasgupta)
Part 3 - The Parataḥ-prāmāṇya and Svataḥ-prāmāṇya doctrine < [Chapter IX - Mīmāṃsā Philosophy]
Part 1 - Comprehension of the philosophical Issues more essential than the Dialectic of controversy < [Chapter X - The Śaṅkara School Of Vedānta]
Part 15 - Ātman, Jīva, Īśvara, Ekajīvavāda and Dṛṣṭisṛṣṭivāda < [Chapter X - The Śaṅkara School Of Vedānta]
Vaisheshika-sutra with Commentary (by Nandalal Sinha)
Sūtra 1.1.3 (Authority of the Veda) < [Chapter 1 - Of Substance, Attribute, and Action]
Sūtra 10.2.9 (Authoritativeness of the Veda established) < [Chapter 2 - Of Other Forms of Cognition]
Mimamsa in Medhatithi (study) (by A. R. Joshi)
Definition of Vikalpa in Mimamsa < [Part 3.22 - Vikalpa]
Paryudasa in Manubhasya 12.106 < [Part 3.15 - Paryudasa]
Introduction to Andhaparampara Nyaya < [Part 2.1 - Andhaparampara Nyaya]
Tarkabhasa of Kesava Misra (study) (by Nimisha Sarma)
3. Theory of Validity Knowledge (Pramanyavada) < [Chapter 4 - Purvabhaga of Tarkabhasa: Contents]
2. The Nature of Knowledge < [Chapter 3 - Epistemology in Indian Philosophy]