Sudurlabha, Su-durlabha: 12 definitions
Introduction:
Sudurlabha means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Jainism, Prakrit, 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
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramSudurlabha (सुदुर्लभ) refers to “(that which is) hard to acquire”, according to the Kularatnoddyota verse 2.29-33.—Accordingly, “[...] Such (also) is this Krama lineage that has come down through the sequence of the series (of teachers). O mistress of Kula, it is worshipped by the troupes of Siddhas and by the Yoginīs. This is the reality of my life, O dear one, it is my wealth. I am myself its creator and I am (its) worshipper. This, O goddess, mistress of Kula, is the ultimate Paścima Śrīkrama. Hard to acquire (sudurlabha), it is worshipped with this along with the associated sequences (of mantras). It should be worshipped, O fair one, by Siddhas with unlimited energy”.
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.
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: The University of Sydney: A study of the Twelve ReflectionsSudurlabha (सुदुर्लभ) (Cf. Durlabha) refers to “difficulty” (in obtaining enlightenment), according to the Praśamaratiprakaraṇa 149-50 (p. 93-4).—Accordingly, “(A monk) should reflect, upon transcient [sic] nature of the world, helplessness, loneliness, separateness of the self from non-self, impurity (of the body), cycle of births sand [sic] rebirths, inflow of Karmas and stoppage of inflow of Karmas; Shedding of stock of Karmas, constitution of the universe, nature of true religion, difficulty in obtaining enlightenment (sudurlabhatva—bodheḥ sudurlabhatvaṃ), which are (called) twelve pure Bhāvanās (reflections)”.
Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, ‘self-reliance’) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.
Languages of India and abroad
Marathi-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionarysudurlabha (सुदुर्लभ).—a S Exceedingly difficult to be obtained or got; very scarce or rare.
Source: DDSA: The Aryabhusan school dictionary, Marathi-Englishsudurlabha (सुदुर्लभ).—a Exceedingly difficult to be obtained, very rare.
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
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionarySudurlabha (सुदुर्लभ).—a. very scarce or rare.
Sudurlabha is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms su and durlabha (दुर्लभ).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionarySudurlabha (सुदुर्लभ).—mfn.
(-bhaḥ-bhā-bhaṃ) Difficult to be attained, unattainable, impracticable. E. su very, durlabha difficult.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English DictionarySudurlabha (सुदुर्लभ).—adj. very difficult to be attained, [Rāmāyaṇa] 3, 53, 46.
Sudurlabha is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms su and durlabha (दुर्लभ).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionarySudurlabha (सुदुर्लभ).—[adjective] very difficult to be obtained.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Sudurlabha (सुदुर्लभ):—[=su-durlabha] [from su > su-tanaya] mfn. very difficult to be attained, very scarce or rare, [Mahābhārata; Rāmāyaṇa] etc.
2) [v.s. ...] very difficult to or to be ([infinitive mood]), [Mahābhārata]
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionarySudurlabha (सुदुर्लभ):—[su-dur-labha] (bhaḥ-bhā-bhaṃ) a. Difficult to be attained, impracticable.
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)Sudurlabha (सुदुर्लभ) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Sudullaha.
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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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Labha, Shu, Durlabha.
Starts with: Sudurlabhatva.
Full-text: Sudullaha, Parilabha, Shakambhari, Durlabha, Kuru, Shu, Bhumika.
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Search found 11 books and stories containing Sudurlabha, Su-durlabha, Sudur-labha; (plurals include: Sudurlabhas, durlabhas, labhas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu (by Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī)
Verse 2.1.380 < [Part 1 - Ecstatic Excitants (vibhāva)]
Verse 1.2.52 < [Part 2 - Devotional Service in Practice (sādhana-bhakti)]
Rivers in Ancient India (study) (by Archana Sarma)
11. The river Narmadā and its present status < [Chapter 6 - Changing trends of the Rivers from Vedic to Purāṇic Age]
6. The river Narmadā in the Purāṇas < [Chapter 5 - Rivers in the Purāṇic Literature]
Shrimad Bhagavad-gita (by Narayana Gosvami)
Verse 7.19 < [Chapter 7 - Vijñāna-Yoga (Yoga through Realization of Transcendental Knowledge)]
Verse 7.3 < [Chapter 7 - Vijñāna-Yoga (Yoga through Realization of Transcendental Knowledge)]
Verse 6.47 < [Chapter 6 - Dhyāna-yoga (Yoga through the Path of Meditation)]
Cidgaganacandrika (study) (by S. Mahalakshmi)
Verse 97 [Piṇḍamantra] < [Chapter 3 - Third Vimarśa]
Bhajana-Rahasya (by Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura Mahasaya)
Text 20 < [Chapter 7 - Saptama-yāma-sādhana (Pradoṣa-kālīya-bhajana–vipralambha-prema)]
Text 15 < [Chapter 5 - Pañcama-yāma-sādhana (Aparāhna-kālīya-bhajana–kṛṣṇa-āsakti)]
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
Appendix 14 - The appearance of the Buddha and the flower of an Udumbara < [Chapter VIII - The Bodhisattvas]
II. Concentration of the doubly liberated saint (ubhayatobhāga-vimukta) < [Part 2 - Surpassing the high concentrations of the Śrāvakas]