Svakshetra, Svakṣetra, Sva-kshetra: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Svakshetra means something in Buddhism, Pali, 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.
The Sanskrit term Svakṣetra can be transliterated into English as Svaksetra or Svakshetra, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramSvakṣetra (स्वक्षेत्र) refers to “one’s own field”, according to the Brahmayāmala verse 63.54cd-55ab.—Accordingly, “O fair-faced lady, in the middle is Ananta who resides in his own field [i.e., svakṣetra-stha] having placed the group of eight Bhairavas (in their proper place) beginning with Asitāṅga in due order starting from the south-east quarter”.
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 Buddhism
Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: academia.edu: A Study and Translation of the GaganagañjaparipṛcchāSvakṣetra (स्वक्षेत्र) refers to “one’s own field”, according to the Gaganagañjaparipṛcchā: the eighth chapter of the Mahāsaṃnipāta (a collection of Mahāyāna Buddhist Sūtras).—Accordingly, “[...] Entering into the field of the Buddha (buddhakṣetra) by the purity of his own field (svakṣetra) is the following: all dharmas appearing in his six sense organs, all those he enters as being transcendent as realm of the Buddha (buddhaviṣaya). Just as the realm of the Tathāgata is unattached and unobstructed, so there is no attachment or obstruction in all realms. In this way, son of good family, the Bodhisattva, entering into the realm of the Buddha, purifies his own realm. [...]”.
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: Kshetra, Shva.
Starts with: Svakshetram.
Relevant text
Search found 2 books and stories containing Svakshetra, Svakṣetra, Sva-kshetra, Sva-kṣetra, Svaksetra, Sva-ksetra; (plurals include: Svakshetras, Svakṣetras, kshetras, kṣetras, Svaksetras, ksetras). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Garuda Purana (by Manmatha Nath Dutt)
Chapter CXLI - descriptions of kings who came after Janamejaya < [Brihaspati (Nitisara) Samhita]
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
Bhūmi 8: the unshakeable ground (acalā) < [Chapter XX - (2nd series): Setting out on the Mahāyāna]