Samata, aka: Samatā; 7 Definition(s)
Introduction
Samata means something in Buddhism, Pali, Hinduism, Sanskrit, Marathi. 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
Nāṭyaśāstra (theatrics and dramaturgy)
Samatā (समता, “smoothness”) refers to one of the ten merits (guṇa) of a dramatic play (kāvya), according to Nāṭyaśāstra chapter 17. They are characterised by their sweetness and depth of meaning. (Description): When alaṃkāras and guṇas match and illuminate one another it is called an instance of smoothness (samatā).
(Source): Wisdom Library: Nāṭya-śāstra
Nāṭyaśāstra (नाट्यशास्त्र, natya-shastra) refers to both the ancient Indian tradition of performing arts, (e.g., theatrics, drama, dance, music), as well as the name of a Sanskrit work dealing with these subjects. It also teaches the rules for composing dramatic plays (nāṭya) and poetic works (kāvya).
In Buddhism
Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
See Samanga 1 above.
(Source): Pali Kanon: Pali Proper NamesTheravāda is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).
Pali
samatā : (f.) equality; evenness; normal state.
(Source): BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English DictionarySamatā, (fr. sama3) equality, evenness, normal state Vin. I, 183; A. III, 375 sq.; Miln. 351. (Page 682)
(Source): Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English Dictionary
Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)
Samatā (समता, “equality”) refers to a set of “two equalities”, representing qualities acquired by the Bodhisattvas accompanying the Buddha at Rājagṛha on the Gṛdhrakūṭaparvata, according to the Mahāprajñāpāramitāśāstra chapter X. There are two kinds of equalities (samatā):
- equality toward beings (sattvasamatā),
- equality toward dharmas (dharmasamatā).
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Marathi-English dictionary
sāmatā (सामता).—m A sort of augre or carpenter's tool.
(Source): DDSA: The Aryabhusan school dictionary, Marathi-EnglishMarathi 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.
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| Sattvasamata | Sattvasamatā (सत्त्वसमता) refers to “equality toward beings” and represents a type of samatā (e... | |
| Dharmasamata | Dharmasamatā (धर्मसमता) refers to “equality toward dharmas” and represents a type of samatā (eq... | |
| Samatakshanti | Samatākṣānti (समताक्षान्ति) refers to the “patience of equanimity” according to the Mahāprajñāp... | |
| Guna | guṇa (गुण).—m (S) A quality, attribute, affection, or property, whether of matter or mind; a po... | |
| Indriya | Indriya (इन्द्रिय, “sense organs”).—What is meant by the sense organs (indriya)? An instrument ... | |
| Shari | sarī (सरी).—f A wire. A water-channel. Equal- ling. A neck-ornament. | |
| Indriya Jataka | Indriya, (nt.) (Vedic indriya adj. only in meaning “belonging to Indra”; nt. strength, might (... | |
| Indriya Sutta | Indriya, (nt.) (Vedic indriya adj. only in meaning “belonging to Indra”; nt. strength, might (... | |
| Samanga |
Samaṃgā (समंगा):—One of the sixty-eight Rasauṣadhi, very powerful drugs known to be us... | |
| Samadhiraja Sutra |
The Samādhirāja Sūtra is a Buddhist sutra dating to c. 2nd century CE. The Samādhirāja Sūtra... | |
| Samasamana | samasamāna (समसमान).—a Exactly alike; just the same. | |
| Sattvakshanti | Sattvakṣānti (सत्त्वक्षान्ति) refers to “patience towards beings” and represents a type of kṣān... | |
| Adhimatrakshanti | Adhimātrakṣānti (अधिमात्रक्षान्ति) refers to “utmost patience” and represents a quality acquire... | |
| Shabdaguna | śabdaguṇa (शब्दगुण).—m (S) A property, attribute, or quality ascribed to words. Twenty-four pro... | |
| Sambata | sāmbatā (सांबता).—m (Properly sāmatā) A sort of augre. |
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Search found 11 books and stories containing Samata or Samatā. You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
Bodhisattva quality 3: the equalities (samatā) and the patiences (kṣānti) < [Chapter X - The Qualities of the Bodhisattvas]
The Viśeṣacinti-brahma-paripṛcchā-sūtra < [Part 3 - Outshining the knowledge of all the Śrāvakas and Pratyekabuddhas]
IV. The auxiliairies in the mahāyāna < [Note on the Thirty-seven Auxiliaries to Enlightenment (bodhipākṣika)]
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 6.44 < [Section VI - Procedure of going forth as a Wandering Mendicant]
A History of Indian Philosophy Volume 1 (by Surendranath Dasgupta)
Part 11 - Mahāyānism < [Chapter V - Buddhist Philosophy]
Yoga Vasistha Volume 2, Part II (by Vālmīki)
Chapter XXXIX - The Same Quietness Or Quietude Of The Spirit < [Book IV - Sthiti Prakarana (Sthiti Prakaraṇa)]
The Natyashastra (by Bharata-muni)
Preceptors of Advaita (by T. M. P. Mahadevan)
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