Sarvavighna, Sarva-vighna: 3 definitions
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Sarvavighna 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)
: Brill: 艢aivism and the Tantric TraditionsSarvavighna (啶膏ぐ啷嵿さ啶掂た啶樴啶�) refers to 鈥渁ll obstacles鈥�, according to the Siddhayoge艣var墨mata chapter 10.鈥擜ccordingly, 鈥淸Bhairava spoke]:鈥擣irst [before any other practice to attain a specific supernatural power], for all kinds of supernatural powers, [and] for expiatory purposes, one has to start the observance of the [ancillary] mantras, which destroys all obstacles (蝉补谤惫补惫颈驳丑苍补-惫颈苍腻艣补苍补). The male or female practitioner, with his/her mind focused on the mantra, should perform worship according to prescriptions and then undertake the vow. [...]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.
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationSarvavighna (啶膏ぐ啷嵿さ啶掂た啶樴啶�) refers to 鈥渁ll obstacles鈥�, according to the 艢ivapur膩峁嘺 2.3.51 (鈥淭he resuscitation of K膩ma鈥�).鈥擜ccordingly, after the Gods spoke to K膩ma: 鈥淸...] Coming back to His apartment, 艢iva saluted the sages, Vi峁ａ箛u and me according to the worldly convention. He was duly saluted by the gods and others. Shouts of 鈥榁ictory鈥� and 鈥極beisance鈥� rose up along with the sound of Vedic mantras which were auspicious and which removed all obstacles (蝉补谤惫补惫颈驳丑苍补-惫颈诲腻谤补峁嘺). Then Vi峁ａ箛u, I (Indra), gods, sages, Siddhas, secondary gods and the N膩gas eulogised Him severally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.
In Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)
: OSU Press: Cakrasamvara SamadhiSarvavighna (啶膏ぐ啷嵿さ啶掂た啶樴啶�) refers to 鈥渁ll obstacles鈥�, according to the S奴ry膩rgha (sun offering) ritual often performed in combination with the Cakrasa峁僾ara Sam膩dhi, which refers to the primary p奴j膩 and s膩dhan膩 practice of Newah Mah膩y膩na-Vajray膩na Buddhists in Nepal.鈥擜ccordingly, 鈥淸...] [Make patron put a 峁玨腻 red mark on the ritual lamp.] To 艢r墨 S奴rya, red sandalwood, homage. [Make patron offer a red flower to the ritual lamp.] To 艢r墨 S奴rya, a red flower, homage. [Make patron put a sacred thread on the ritual lamp.] To 艢r墨 S奴rya, a red sacred thread, homage. [Make patron hold rice and pray.] O峁� homage to 艢r墨 S奴rya the divine. Appearing as the Mantra flower, An ancient sage, whose great rays spread like a crown, Remover of all sins and obstacles [e.g., sarvavighna], I bow to the maker of day鈥�.
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鈥檚 words, and the Tengyur, which includes commentaries from various sources. Esotericism and tantra techniques (惫补箩谤补测腻苍补) are collected indepently.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Vighna, Sharva.
Starts with: Sarvavighnanivarini, Sarvavighnaprashamana, Sarvavighnavidarana.
Full-text: Sarvavighnanivarini, Sarvavighnaprashamana, Sarvavighnavidarana, Garja, Visphota, Vinashana.
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Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati D膩sa)
Verse 3.4.99 < [Chapter 4 - Descriptions of 艢r墨 Acyut膩nanda鈥檚 Pastimes and the Worship of 艢r墨 M膩dhavendra]
Verse 3.5.592 < [Chapter 5 - The Pastimes of Nity膩nanda]
Verse 2.8.190 < [Chapter 8 - The Manifestation of Opulences]
Srila Gurudeva (The Supreme Treasure) (by Swami Bhaktivedanta Madhava Maharaja)
A Thief of Hearts < [Chapter 1.1 - 艢r墨 Guru Tattva and 艢r墨 Guru Sevaka]