Paramapada, Parama-pada: 11 definitions
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Paramapada means something in 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
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
: Shodhganga: Temples and cult of Sri Rama in TamilnaduParamapada refers to one of the 108 divyadesas according to Priyavaccan Pillai鈥檚 compendium of the Ramayana based on the Nalayirativviyappirapantam.鈥擺...] The remaining two divyadesas are supposed to be in the heavens. They are Tirupparkatal (51 hymns) and Paramapada (36 hymns). Both are supposed to constitute the world of Visnu, the Vaikuntha. Nammalvar in the Tiruvaymoli (8.2.8) adds: 鈥淟et us reach the Vaikuntha and Parkatal鈥�.
The Purana (啶啶班ぞ啶�, pur膩峁嘺s) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India鈥檚 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.
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
: Brill: 艢aivism and the Tantric TraditionsParamapada (啶ぐ啶お啶�) refers to the 鈥渉ighest cosmic level鈥�, according to the J帽膩naratn膩val墨, (p. 268).鈥擜ccordingly, 鈥淗aving purified the 艣颈惫补诲丑补谤尘墨, he should join him with the highest cosmic level (paramapada鈥�parame pade), and after having performed his post-initiatory obligations liberation will come about at death. Having lifted up the 濒辞办补诲丑补谤尘墨 to the desired [level] of the presiding deity, he should bring about the qualities of this [deity in the candidate] or [unite him] in 艢iva, for those who desire liberation鈥�
: SOAS University of London: Protective Rites in the Netra TantraParamapada (啶ぐ啶お啶�) refers to the 鈥渟upreme word鈥�, according to the Netratantra of K峁mar膩ja: a 艢aiva text from the 9th century in which 艢iva (Bhairava) teaches P膩rvat墨 topics such as metaphysics, cosmology, and soteriology.鈥擜ccordingly, [verse 2.22cd-28ab]鈥斺�淸...] That which is described is celebrated in the world as the supreme Am峁泃a [sa], this is the highest dwelling place. It is the highest Am峁泃a. Joined with the 办补濒腻 nectar [visarga], filled with the splendor of the moon. It is the highest abode [of 艢iva]. That is the supreme word (paramapada鈥攅tat tat parama峁� padam). That is supreme strength, that is supreme am峁泃a. The highest of splendors is highest light of light. [...]鈥�.
Shaiva (啶多啶�, 艣aiva) or Shaivism (艣aivism) 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)
: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramParamapada (啶ぐ啶お啶�) refers to the 鈥渟upreme plane鈥� (that consists of pure consciousness), according to the Kularatnapa帽cak膩vat膩ra verse 1.16-23ab.鈥擜ccordingly, 鈥淥ne who suffers knows (reality) in the midst of suffering because (of his) impermanent ignorance. O fair lady, (the consequences of) Karma must be experienced due to the (power) of Karma and that is inevitable. Having understood this there is no attachment or (even) detachment in pleasure and pain. One who knows the condition of his own consciousness does not become subject to Karma. Nor should one take up any other means on the supreme plane (paramapada鈥�parame pade) that consists of (pure) consciousness. Thus, O goddess, this is said to be the supreme Kulakaula. [...]鈥�.
Shakta (啶多ぞ啶曕啶�, 艣膩kta) or Shaktism (艣膩ktism) 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.
Pancaratra (worship of N膩r膩ya峁嘺)
: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama Texts1) Paramapada (啶ぐ啶お啶�) refers to a 鈥減lace near God鈥�, as discussed in chapter 5 (J帽膩nap膩da) of the 笔补诲尘补蝉补峁僪颈迟腻: the most widely followed of Sa峁僪it膩 covering the entire range of concerns of P膩帽car膩tra doctrine and practice (i.e., the four-fold formulation of subject matter鈥�箩帽腻苍补, yoga, 办谤颈测腻 and 肠补谤测腻) consisting of roughly 9000 verses.鈥擠escription of the chapter [产谤补丑尘补濒补办峁峁嘺]: [...] There are two stages of knowledge which lead to a comprehension of ultimate reality鈥�办谤颈测腻-knowledge which leads to satya-knowledge, which in turn leads to brahmasiddhi (鈥渦ltimate reality鈥�). [...] Ultimate Reality [brahman] is described as bliss, unequalled, stable, the meeting-place of all opposites, etc. (28-40a) and who experiences it thus will win a place near god [paramapada] (40b).
2) Paramapada (啶ぐ啶お啶�) refers to the 鈥渞egion of Vi峁ａ箛u鈥檚 feet鈥� (i.e., Vi峁ａ箛uloka), as discussed in chapter 12 (J帽膩nap膩da) of the 笔补诲尘补蝉补峁僪颈迟腻: the most widely followed of Sa峁僪it膩 covering the entire range of concerns of P膩帽car膩tra doctrine and practice (i.e., the four-fold formulation of subject matter鈥�箩帽腻苍补, yoga, 办谤颈测腻 and 肠补谤测腻) consisting of roughly 9000 verses.鈥擠escription of the chapter [产丑耻惫补谤濒辞办腻诲颈-惫颈蝉迟腻谤补]: This chapter turns first to the worlds of the upper regions. The highest region is at the feet of Vi峁ａ箛u [paramapada (34), or Vi峁ａ箛uloka (itself divided into five parts: 36-40)]. [...]
3) Paramapada (啶ぐ啶お啶�) refers to the 鈥渉ighest state鈥� (of God), as discussed in chapter 7 of the (fourth section of the) 叠峁沨补诲产谤补丑尘补蝉补峁僪颈迟腻: a P膩帽car膩tra text containing over 4600 Sanskrit verses dealing primarily with Vai峁ａ箛ava theology and practical matters concerning the 艢r墨-Vai峁ａ箛ava community but also discussing aspects of Vi艣i峁ａ弓膩dvaita philosophy.鈥擠escription of the chapter [产丑补办迟颈苍颈谤奴辫补峁嘺]: A fourth place where God is known is in His Highest State (paramapada)鈥攁nd this realm may be approached through karma-rituals, 箩帽腻苍补-wisdom and 耻辫腻蝉补苍补-contemplation, especially if these ways are undertaken for the glory of God (1-5). [...]
Pancaratra (啶ぞ啶炧啶氞ぐ啶距い啷嵿ぐ, p膩帽car膩tra) represents a tradition of Hinduism where Narayana is revered and worshipped. Closeley related to Vaishnavism, the Pancaratra literature includes various Agamas and tantras incorporating many Vaishnava philosophies.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryParamapada (啶ぐ啶お啶�).鈥�
1) the best position, highest rank.
2) final beatitude; 啶掂た啶粪啶｀啶� 啶う啷� 啶ぐ啶 啶ぇ啷嵿さ 啶夃い啷嵿じ啶� (vi峁ａ箛o岣� pade parame madhva utsa岣�) 峁欢惫别诲补 1.154.5.
Derivable forms: paramapadam (啶ぐ啶お啶︵ぎ啷�).
Paramapada is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms parama and pada (啶う).
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryParamapada (啶ぐ啶お啶�).鈥攏.
(-诲补峁�) 1. Eminence, high station. 2. Final felicity E. parama, and pada station.
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryParamapada (啶ぐ啶お啶�):鈥擺=parama-pada] [from parama > para] n. the highest state or position, eminence, final beatitude, [Horace H. Wilson]
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryParamapada (啶ぐ啶お啶�):鈥擺parama-pada] (诲补峁�) 1. n. Eminence, high rank or station; final bliss.
Sanskrit, also spelled 啶膏啶膏啶曕啶むぎ啷� (蝉补峁僺办峁泃补尘), 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
: Alar: Kannada-English corpusParamapada (嗖舶嗖勃嗖�):鈥擺noun] = 嗖舶嗖矖嗖む部 [paramagati].
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
Nepali dictionary
: unoes: Nepali-English DictionaryParamapada (啶ぐ啶お啶�):鈥攏. the best position; highest rank;
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Parama, Pata.
Starts with: Parama-patacopanam, Parama-pataekataci, Parama-patavacal, Paramapadam, Paramapadanirnayaka, Paramapadasopana, Paramapadastha, Paramapadatmavant, Paramapadatmavat, Paramapatapatam.
Full-text (+1): Paramapadanirnayaka, Paramapadasopana, Parama-patacopanam, Parampad, Vishnuvrata, Paramapadatmavat, Parama-patavacal, Paramapatapatam, Parama-pataekataci, Triloka, Tirupparkatal, Nityasuri, Pata, Parama, Brahmalakshana, Bhaktinirupana, Brahmasiddhi, Rama, Brahma, Vishnuloka.
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Prasthanatrayi Swaminarayan Bhashyam (Study) (by Sadhu Gyanananddas)
11.1. Components of Ek膩ntiki-Bhakti (c): Vair膩gya < [Chapter 4 - Analysis on the Basis of Spiritual Endeavour]
4.3.2. Ak峁rabrahman as Parabrahman鈥檚 Abode < [Chapter 3 - Analysis on the Basis of Metaphysics]
6.3. Is 膧艣rayagraha峁嘺 Important? < [Chapter 4 - Analysis on the Basis of Spiritual Endeavour]
Sankalpa Suryodaya of Venkatanatha (Critical Study) (by R. Laxmi)
The importance of Divine Will < [Chapter 5 - Philosophical doctrines]
The concept of Moksha < [Chapter 5 - Philosophical doctrines]
Chapter 10 - The Attainment of Eternal Bliss < [Chapter 3 - Significance]
Bhajana-Rahasya (by Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura Mahasaya)
Text 19 < [Chapter 1 - Prathama-y膩ma-s膩dhana (Ni艣膩nta-bhajana鈥撆況addh膩)]
A Descriptive Catalogue of the Sanskrit Manuscripts, Madras (by M. Seshagiri Sastri)
Page 56 < [Volume 1, Part 1 (1901)]
The Nervous System in Yoga and Tantra (Study) (by Ashok Majumdar)
Pranayama technique (5) Bhramari < [Chapter 2 - The Eight Components of Yoga]
Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (by Rajendralala Mitra)