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Bhavabhava, 󲹱󲹱, 屹屹, Bhava-abhava: 17 definitions

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Bhavabhava means something in Buddhism, Pali, 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)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Bhavabhava in Shaktism glossary
: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

屹屹 (भावाभा�) refers to “being and non-being�, according to the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—Accordingly, �(The Śāmbhava yogi) has the authority (to perform the rites), knows the scripture and has a consort. [...] The observance of the teacher’s dictates is his vow. He resides in a mountain cave. Having established his space, he fasts and eats roots and bulbs. He is a regular initiate and eats what he has begged from houses. He is a yogi who lives in the forest. Free of duality and craving, he is intent on practicing Yoga at night. Free of being and non-being [i.e., 屹屹-Ծܰٲ], he is wrapped in an old blanket. �.

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Shakta (शाक्�, 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.

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Yoga (school of philosophy)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Bhavabhava in Yoga glossary
: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation by Jason Birch

屹屹 (भावाभा�) refers to “existence and non-existence�, according to the Gorakṣasiddhāntasaṅgraha, a text dealing with Yoga quoting from approximately seventy-two sources including the Amanaska Yoga treatise.—Accordingly, [while describing the state of emancipation]: “It is said, ‘the goal of the supreme spirit is liberation�. And it is the state [achieved through] the essence of Śiva. His essence [is described] in the Gorakṣopaniṣat, ‘the deity of constant bliss is above the non-dual state�. [...] In the Amanaska, [it is said]: ‘That is declared as the highest Brahma which is free from existence and non-existence (屹屹) [屹屹vinirmukta�], without cessation and arising and beyond all imaginings [of the mind]�.�.

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Yoga is originally considered a branch of Hindu philosophy (astika), but both ancient and modern Yoga combine the physical, mental and spiritual. Yoga teaches various physical techniques also known as āsanas (postures), used for various purposes (eg., meditation, contemplation, relaxation).

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Mantrashastra (the science of Mantras)

: OAPEN: Adaptive Reuse: Aspects of Creativity in South Asian Cultural History

屹屹 (भावाभा�) refers to “presence and absence�, according to Utpala Vaiṣṇava’s commentary (called Spandapradīpikā) on the Spandakārikā by Vasugupta.—Accordingly, “And moreover, [it is said] in the Saṅkarṣaṇaūٰ: ‘The form of consciousness, which is installed in itself alone, and is prepared through presence and absence (屹屹-pariṣkṛta), is perceivable through self-awareness, and its sphere of knowledge lies beyond nature. This source of the mantras is recollected, o sage, to consist of cognition. These mantras, which appear externally and internally in the form of phonemes rest on the undivided level. Like the [sense] organs of the embodied beings, when they are employed, [the mantras] are successful at all times because of the connection with vigour�.

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Mantrashastra (शिल्पशास्त्र, Գٰśٰ) refers to the ancient Indian science of mantras—chants, incantations, spells, magical hymns, etc. Mantra Sastra literature includes many ancient books dealing with the methods reciting mantras, identifying and purifying its defects and the science behind uttering or chanting syllables.

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Vedanta (school of philosophy)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Bhavabhava in Vedanta glossary
: Wikisource: Ashtavakra Gita

屹屹 (भावाभा�) refers to “being and non-being�, according to the Aṣṭāvakragītā (5th century BC), an ancient text on spirituality dealing with Advaita-Vedānta topics.—Accordingly, [as Aṣṭavakra says to Janaka]: “Unmoved and undistressed, realising that being, non-being (屹屹) and transformation are of the very nature of things [屹屹vikāraśca svabhāvāditi niścayī], one easily finds peace. At peace, having shed all desires within, and realising that nothing exists here but the Lord, the Creator of all things, one is no longer attached to anything. [...]�.

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Vedanta (वेदान्�, vedānta) refers to a school of orthodox Hindu philosophy (astika), drawing its subject-matter from the Upanishads. There are a number of sub-schools of Vedanta, however all of them expound on the basic teaching of the ultimate reality (brahman) and liberation (moksha) of the individual soul (atman).

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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Bhavabhava in Purana glossary
: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

󲹱󲹱 (भवाभ�) refers to the “evolution and dissolution� (of the universe), according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.5.26 (“The Vanishing of Viṣṇu’s delusion�).—Accordingly, as the Gods eulogized Mūlaprakṛti (the primordial nature): “We bow to the primordial Prakṛti from which emanate the three attributes Sattva, Rajas and Tamas that cause creation, sustenance and annihilation, and by whose desire the universe is evolved and dissolved (󲹱󲹱). May the great illusion save us, the great Prakṛti that presides over the twentythree principles, well enunciated in the universe. We bow to the primordial Prakṛti whose forms and activities are not known to the three worlds. [...]�.

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The Purana (पुरा�, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.

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In Buddhism

Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Bhavabhava in Mahayana glossary
: academia.edu: A Study and Translation of the Gaganagañjaparipṛcchā

屹屹 (भावाभा�) refers to “existence and non-existence�, according to the Gaganagañjaparipṛcchā: the eighth chapter of the Mahāsaṃnipāta (a collection of Mahāyāna Buddhist Sūtras).—Accordingly as The Lord said: “Śāriputra, the Tathāgata Ekaratnavyūha, seating in the lion’s throne thus, explained the dharma-seal called Gaganapariśuddhi to these Bodhisattvas, which has thirty-two aspects of entrance. What is this Dharma-seal (󲹰ܻ) called Gaganapariśuddhi which has thirty-two aspects of entrance? [...] To wit, 1) all dharmas are free from existence and non-existence (屹屹-vigata) since they have no proper nature; 2) all dharmas are without a proper nature because of their essential characteristic (ṣaṇa) of cognition (ñپ); [...]�.

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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 ūٰ of which some of the earliest are the various Prajñāpāramitā ūٰ.

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Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)

: OSU Press: Cakrasamvara Samadhi

屹屹 (भावाभा�) refers to “existence and non-existence�, according to the Ṭīk Pot Worship [i.e., śū] ritual often performed in combination with the Cakrasaṃvara Samādhi, which refers to the primary ū and 󲹲 practice of Newah Mahāyāna-Vajrayāna Buddhists in Nepal.—Accordingly, “Rising out across the circle, that kindles the wind, of a hundred shining suns, A burning triad, infatuating the three worlds, an overflowing stream of nectar, Giving her own abundant bliss, having the pure essence of Buddha knowledge, Free from traversing existence and non-existence (屹屹-vicāriṇ�), beloved sow, drink to you�.

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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 (Բ) are collected indepently.

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Languages of India and abroad

Pali-English dictionary

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Bhavabhava in Pali glossary
: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionary

󲹱󲹱 : (m.) this or that life.

: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English Dictionary

󲹱󲹱 refers to: this or that life, any form of existence some sort of existence Sn. 1060, 1068; Nd1 48, 109, 284; Nd2 472, 664 A; Th. 1, 784 (ThA. mahantāmahanta bh.) ThA. 71 (Ap. v. 30); VbhA. 501.

Note: 󲹱󲹱 is a Pali compound consisting of the words bhava and abhava.

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Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.

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Marathi-English dictionary

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Bhavabhava in Marathi glossary
: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionary

bhavabhava (भवभव).—f (Imit.) Hot throbbing or quivering (in the temples or belly, from pain, hunger &c.) v uṭha, hō, vāṭa.

: DDSA: The Aryabhusan school dictionary, Marathi-English

bhavabhava (भवभव).�f Hot throbbing in the temples or belly.

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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.

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Sanskrit dictionary

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Bhavabhava in Sanskrit glossary
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English Dictionary

󲹱屹 (भवाभाव).—m.

(-�) 1. Non-existence of the world. 2. A sage, one unaffected by worldly infirmities. E. bhaba, and non-existence.

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

1) 󲹱屹 (भवभा�):—[=󲹱-屹] [from bhava] m. love of w° ex°, [NīlarUp.] (cf. -manyu).

2) 󲹱󲹱 (भवाभ�):—[from bhava] m. [dual number] ex° and non-ex°

3) [v.s. ...] prosperity and adversity, [Monier-Williams� Sanskrit-English Dictionary]

4) 󲹱屹 (भवाभाव):—[from bhava] m. non-ex° of the world, [Horace H. Wilson]

: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English Dictionary

󲹱屹 (भवाभाव):—[󲹱+屹] (�) 1. m. Non-existence of the world; a sage.

[Sanskrit to German]

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Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम� (ṃsṛt), 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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