Jayananta, Jay膩nanta: 1 definition
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Jayananta means something in the history of ancient India. 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.
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Source: Wisdom Library: Teachers, Saints and SagesJay膩nanta (啶溹く啶距え啶ㄠ啶�) refers to one of the eighty-four Siddhas (Siddh膩c膩ryas) of the Sahajay膩na school, according to sources such as the Var峁嘺ratn膩kara of Jyotir墨艣vara (i.e., the Varna-Ratnakara by Jyotirishwar Thakur).鈥擳he Sahaja-Yana is a philosophical and esoteric movement of Tantric Buddhism which had enormous influence in the Indian subcontinent and the Himalayas.鈥擬any of these Mah膩siddhas [e.g., Jay膩nanta] were historical figures whose lives and mystical powers were the subject of legends. They are often associated with teachings belonging to Hinduism, Buddhism, Ajivikism and Jainism such as the Nath Tradition.
Jay膩nanta is also known as Jay膩nanda.
[For more information regarding Jayananta and other Maha-Siddhas, see the following sources: (1): Lalan Prasad Singh in his Tantra, Its Mystic and Scientific Basis as well as his Buddhist Tantra: A Philosophical Reflection and Religious Investigation; (2) Kamal Prashad Sharma in his Manimahesh Chamba Kailash; (3) Dr. Ram Kumar Varma in his work 鈥�Hindi Sahitya Ka Aalochanatmak Itihas鈥� (1948) referring to Rahul Sankrityayan]; (4) Keith Dowman in his translation of Masters of Mah膩mudr膩: Songs and Histories of the Eighty-Four Buddhist Siddhas.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
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Partial matches: Ananta, Jaya, Jaya, Jaya, Jaya.
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A Descriptive Catalogue of the Sanskrit Manuscripts, Madras (by M. Seshagiri Sastri)
Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati D膩sa)
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