Simhapurvardha, Siṃhapūrvārdha, Simha-purvardha: 1 definition
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Simhapurvardha means something in Buddhism, Pali. 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 Buddhism
Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: Maha Prajnaparamita SastraSiṃhapūrvārdha (सिंहपूर्वार्ध) refers to “(the marks consisting of) having a chest like a lion”, according to Mahāprajñāpāramitāśāstra (chapter 19).—Accordingly, “Furthermore, some say that generosity is the cause and condition (hetupratyaya) for obtaining the thirty-two marks. Why is that? [...] One finds out what the supplicant wants and gives it to him. For this act, one obtains the marks consisting of having a chest like a lion (siṃhapūrvārdha-kāya) and perfectly rounded shoulders (susaṃvṛttaskandha). [...]”.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Simha, Purvardha.
Starts with: Simhapurvardhakaya, Simhapurvardhakayata.
Full-text: Simhapurvardhakayata, Purvardha, Skandha, Samvritta, Susamvritta.
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