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Avatirya, ´¡±¹²¹³ÙÄ«°ù²â²¹: 3 definitions

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Avatirya 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: Åšaivism and the Tantric Traditions

´¡±¹²¹³ÙÄ«°ù²â²¹ (अवतीरà¥à¤�) refers to “taking up an incarnationâ€�, as mentioned in the Malhar or Junwani copper plate inscription (647CE, see Bakker 2000 and 2015; Sanderson 2012).—Accordingly, “[…] reaching the present Kali age, the venerable Lord Lakulīśa took up an incarnation (²¹±¹²¹³ÙÄ«°ù²â²¹) and was born in the family of a Brahmin called SomaÅ›arman. He was initiated into the Great Observance by him (?) [and became] the Moon of the World. Then by him, Musalīśa [was initiated], then, by the unbroken tradition starting with Soma, the local Master Rudrasoma, his disciple Tejasoma, whose pupil is the venerable BhÄ«masoma […]â€�.

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Shaiva (शै�, 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.

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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

´¡±¹²¹³ÙÄ«°ù²â²¹ (अवतीरà¥à¤�) refers to “having incarnated (in order to be beneficial to the worlds)â€�, according to the ÅšivapurÄṇa 2.3.44 (“MenÄ regains consciousnessâ€�).—Accordingly, as Viṣṇu said to MenÄ: “[...] BrahmÄ and I are created thereafter. Then, with the three attributes, Åšiva Himself, incarnated (²¹±¹²¹³ÙÄ«°ù²â²¹) in order to be beneficial to the worlds. The Vedas originated from Him. The gods sprang up from Him. Whatever mobile and immobile there is in the universe, sprang up from him. Who has described His form? By whom can it be known? Even BrahmÄ and I were not able to gauge him. [...]â€�.

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The Purana (पà¥à¤°à¤¾à¤�, purÄṇas) 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)

: academia.edu: A Study and Translation of the Gaganagañjaparipá¹›cchÄ

´¡±¹²¹³ÙÄ«°ù²â²¹ (अवतीरà¥à¤�) refers to “having descended (from the open space)â€�, according to the Gaganagañjaparipá¹›cchÄ: the eighth chapter of the MahÄsaṃnipÄta (a collection of MahÄyÄna Buddhist SÅ«tras).—Accordingly: “Then five hundred widows, having departed from the city of RÄjagá¹›ha and proceeded to the place where the Bodhisatva Gaganagañja stayed, said this to him: ‘If you fulfill the wishes of all living beings, O Good man, please return our husbandsâ€�. Immediately after that, by the magical presence of the Bodhisatva Gaganagañja, five hundred men resembling their deceased husbands in colors, distinguishing marks, and appearances, having descended from the open space (gaganÄd ²¹±¹²¹³ÙÄ«°ù²â²¹), settled down in front of the Bodhisatva Gaganagañja. [...]â€�.

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Mahayana (महायान, mahÄyÄna) 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 ²õÅ«³Ù°ù²¹²õ of which some of the earliest are the various PrajñÄpÄramitÄ ²õÅ«³Ù°ù²¹²õ.

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