Vidyaraja, Vidjaraja: 7 definitions

Introduction
In Hinduism
1. Shaivism
2. Shaktism
In Buddhism
1. Tibetan Buddhism
2. General definition
Languages
1. Sanskrit
See also

Introduction:

Vidyaraja 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.

In Hinduism

Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)

Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric Traditions

Vidyārāja (विद्याराज) refers to one of the “eight Bhairavas” (originating from the blood of Andhaka when Śiva strikes him correspond with a set of eight Bhairavas), according to the Vāmanapurāṇa 44.23-38ff.—(Cf. Vārāṇasīmāhātmya 1.53-54)

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Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

Source: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): (shaktism)

Vidyārāja (विद्याराज) refers to the “lord of spells”, according to the Ciñcinīmatasārasamuccaya.—In the Amanaska, the term yoganidrā is a synonym for the no-mind state. [...] In contrast to the paucity of its occurrences in Yoga texts, yoganidrā is well attested in epic, Tantric and Pauranic literature that predates the Amanaska. [...] Examples can be found in Śaiva and Buddhist Tantras, (e.g., Ciñcinīmatasārasamuccaya 7.164): “Yoganidrā, whose peace is beyond words, and great knowledge are obtained from the Guru’s teachings by the lord of spells (vidyārāja), O goddess”.

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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

Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)

Source: Wisdom Library: Tibetan Buddhism

Vidyārāja (विद्याराज) refers to a group of deities mentioned as attending the teachings in the 6th century Mañjuśrīmūlakalpa: one of the largest Kriyā Tantras devoted to Mañjuśrī (the Bodhisattva of wisdom) representing an encyclopedia of knowledge primarily concerned with ritualistic elements in Buddhism. The teachings in this text originate from Mañjuśrī and were taught to and by Buddha Śākyamuni in the presence of a large audience (including the Vidyārājas).

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Tibetan Buddhism includes schools such as Nyingma, Kadampa, Kagyu and Gelug. Their primary canon of literature is divided in two broad categories: The Kangyur, which consists of Buddha’s words, and the Tengyur, which includes commentaries from various sources. Esotericism and tantra techniques (vajrayāna) are collected indepently.

General definition (in Buddhism)

Source: The Art of Asia: Who is Who in HeavenLiterally "Bright Kings," Vidyarajas (Chinese: Ming wang; Japanese: Myoo) are wrathful saviors. Like bodhisattvas, they are enlightened beings committed to the salvation of mankind, but who are angry at humankinds indifference to the Buddhas Law. While they are often dressed similarly to bodhisattvas, they are frightening in appearance with flaming halos, angry expressions, bulging eyes and barred fangs.

Languages of India and abroad

Sanskrit dictionary

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Edgerton Buddhist Hybrid Sanskrit Dictionary

Vidyārāja (विद्याराज) or Vidyārājan or Vidyārājña.—f. °jñī, lord or master (f. mistress) of magic (spells), a sort of superhuman being: °rājñaiḥ (Ārya-)Mañjuśrīmūlakalpa 10.6; abjakule (°kūle? see 40.18 below) vidyārājñaḥ (app. nom. sg. or pl.), tad yathā (there follows a list of names, mostly unknown otherwise, and some uncertain in form and word-division; not included here) 10.7; °rājñībhir lokeśvaramūrtisamādhivisṛtaiḥ (! gender), tad yathā (there follows another list, as above, fem., beginning with Tārā) 10.14—15; pradhāna-vidyārājaḥ (the chief V.) vidyārājñī abjakūle rūpakamudrā 40.18 (figures to be depicted); without apparent personification, referring to a particular magic rite, king of spells, ayaṃ °rājā, Mañjuśriyo 'pi kumārabhūto 'nena vidyārājñā ākṛṣṭo vaśam ānīto… 81.7.

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary

1) Vidyārāja (विद्याराज):—[=vidyā-rāja] [from vidyā > vid] m. a king of kn°, lord of spells, [Buddhist literature]

2) [v.s. ...] Name of Viṣṇu, [Pañcarātra]

3) [v.s. ...] of a saint, [Buddhist literature]

[Sanskrit to German]

Vidyaraja in German

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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.

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