Traigunya, Traiguṇya: 12 definitions
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Traigunya means something in 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
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramTraiguṇya (त्रैगुण्य) refers to the “three qualities (of Prakṛti)”, according to all three of the basic Kubjikā texts, the Kubjikāmatatantra, Ṣaṭsāhasrasaṃhitā and Śrīmatottara.—Accordingly, “The commentary of this (verse is as follows). The three measures are the Point, Power and Sound. The universe generated within the Three Paths has been ‘placed’ (there), that is, fashioned by this (triad). The three paths are (the three channels of the vital breath,) Iḍā, Piṅgalā and Suṣumṇā. They are the Moon (of apāna on the left), the Sun (of prāṇa on the right) and Fire (of udāna in the middle). How could the Yoni be produced without them? The Yoni consists of the three qualities (of Prakṛti) [i.e., traiguṇya], the Three Paths, Three Measures and the Three (levels of) Speech. (In short), she rests on three (modalities) and (her) form is Vāgbhava (i.e. AIṂ). Thus she is accomplished as (the syllable) AIṂ. This is the description of the praṇava according to the Kulāgama; it is (the praṇava) of the rites of Kula (kulakriyā). Or else, praṇava (can also) consist of the letters A, U and Ma”.
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.
Samkhya (school of philosophy)
Source: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): (samkhya philosophy)Traiguṇya (त्रैगुण्य) refers to the “three Guṇas”, according to Vācaspatimiśra’s commentary on Sāṅkhyakārikā (Kārikā 19).—Accordingly, [while equating udāsīna with neutrality—mādhyasthya]: “Therefore, because the three Guṇas (traiguṇya) are absent, neutrality [is mentioned]. A happy person who is satisfied with happiness and a sad person who detests sorrow are not neutral. Thus, one who is neutral is free of [happiness and sorrow] and he is also called udāsīna”.
Samkhya (सांख्य, Sāṃkhya) is a dualistic school of Hindu philosophy (astika) and is closeley related to the Yoga school. Samkhya philosophy accepts three pramanas (‘proofs’) only as valid means of gaining knowledge. Another important concept is their theory of evolution, revolving around prakriti (matter) and purusha (consciousness).
Languages of India and abroad
Marathi-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionarytraiguṇya (त्रैगुण्य).—n S Consubsistence of, or the aggregate of, the three qualities (satva, raja, tama q. v. under guṇa).
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 dictionaryTraiguṇya (त्रैगुण्य).—1 The state of consisting of three threads, qualities &c.
4) Triplicity.
3) The three Guṇas or properties (satva, rajas and tamas) taken collectively; त्रैगुण्योद्भवमत्र लोकचरितं नानारसं दृश्यते (traiguṇyodbhavamatra lokacaritaṃ nānārasaṃ dṛśyate) M.1.4.
Derivable forms: traiguṇyam (त्रैगुण्यम्).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryTraiguṇya (त्रैगुण्य).—n.
(-ṇyaṃ) 1. The quality of three Gunas or properties collectively. 2. A trine, a multiplication by three. E. triguṇa, and ṣyañ aff.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English DictionaryTraiguṇya (त्रैगुण्य).—i. e. tri-guṇa + ya, n. The three original qualities, [Bhagavadgītā, (ed. Schlegel.)] 2, 45.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryTraiguṇya (त्रैगुण्य).—[neuter] triplicity, three qualities; also = 1 triguṇa, [adjective] = triguṇātmaka.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Traiguṇya (त्रैगुण्य):—[from traiguṇika > traiṃśa] n. the state of consisting of 3 threads, tripleness, [Manu-smṛti ii, 42; Manvarthamuktāvalī, kullūka bhaṭṭa’s Commentary on manu-smṛti]; 3 qualities (śaitya, saugandhya, māndya), [Śivarātrivr.]
2) [v.s. ...] the 3 Guṇas, [Mahābhārata; Sāṃkhyakārikā 14; 18; Tattvasamāsa; Mālavikāgnimitra i, 4; Mārkaṇḍeya-purāṇa l, 3]
3) [v.s. ...] mfn. having the 3 Guṇas, [Bhāgavata-purāṇa xi, 25, 30]
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryTraiguṇya (त्रैगुण्य):—[trai-guṇya] (ṇyaṃ) 1. n. Three qualities.
[Sanskrit to German]
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.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusTraiguṇya (ತ್ರೈಗುಣ್ಯ):—[noun] collectively the three
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Traigunyavant, Traigunyavat.
Ends with: Nistraigunya.
Full-text: Nistraigunya, Traigunyavat, Traigunyavant.
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Shrimad Bhagavad-gita (by Narayana Gosvami)
Verse 2.45 < [Chapter 2 - Sāṅkhya-yoga (Yoga through distinguishing the Soul from the Body)]
Verse 2.42 < [Chapter 2 - Sāṅkhya-yoga (Yoga through distinguishing the Soul from the Body)]
Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati Dāsa)
Verse 3.1.121 < [Chapter 1 - Meeting Again at the House of Śrī Advaita Ācārya]
The Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 4 - A Fight between Vīrabhadra and Viṣṇu and Others < [Section 1 - Kedāra-khaṇḍa]
The Bhagavata Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 1 - The Story of Ajāmila < [Book 6 - Sixth Skandha]
Consciousness in Gaudapada’s Mandukya-karika (by V. Sujata Raju)
Sāṅkhya View of Consciousness < [Chapter 1]
A History of Indian Philosophy Volume 3 (by Surendranath Dasgupta)
Part 5 - Philosophy of the Ahirbudhnya-saṃhitā < [Chapter XVI - The Pañcarātra]