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Sarvabhuta, ūٲ: 17 definitions

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In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

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

ūٲ (सर्वभू�) refers to “all living beings�, as mentioned in the Ѳ峾ṛtñᲹⲹ-Գٰ, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.2.38.—Accordingly, as Śukra related the Mahāmṛtyuñjaya to Dadhīca:—“We worship the three-eyed lord Śiva, the lord of the three worlds, the father of the three spheres, the lord of the three ṇa. Lord Śiva is the essence, the fragrance of the three tattvas, three fires, of every thing that is trichotomised, of the three worlds, of the three arms and of the trinity. He is the nourisher. In all living beings (ūٲ), everywhere, in the three ṇa, in the creation, in the sense-organs, in the Devas and Gaṇas, he is the essence as the fragrance in a flower. He is the lord of Devas. [...]�.

: JatLand: List of Mahabharata people and places

ūٲ (सर्वभू�) is a name mentioned in the Ѳٲ (cf. XIV.8.26, XIV.8) and represents one of the many proper names used for people and places. Note: The Ѳٲ (mentioning ūٲ) is a Sanskrit epic poem consisting of 100,000 śǰ첹 (metrical verses) and is over 2000 years old.

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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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Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

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

ūٲ (सर्वभू�) refers to “all living beings�, according to the Devīpañcaśataka, an important source of the Kālīkrama that developed in Kashmir after the Kālī Mata of the Jayadrathayāmala.—Accordingly, “The Great God—Mahādeva—is beyond Śakti, supreme bliss, free of qualities and supports, unchanging, supreme, pure, free of cause and (without) example, present within all existing things, beyond the Void, free of defects, omnipresent, the doer of all things, free, full of nectar and, unconditioned, is present in all living beings [i.e., ūٲ-avasthita]. [...]�.

: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric Traditions (shaktism)

ūٲ (सर्वभू�) refers to “all creatures�, according to the Ѳٲ 10.8.64�68.—Accordingly, “Good sir, they saw her, Kālarātri, standing, smiling, alone, blue-black in hue, with red mouth and eyes, garlands and unguents of crimson, red robes, a noose in one hand, a peacock feather [in her hair], binding men, horses and elephants with her horrifying fetters while she stood, capturing many headless ghosts trapped in her noose, leading those asleep in their dreams to other Nights. And at all times the best soldiers saw the son of Droṇa slaughtering. From the time when the battle between the Kuru and Pāṇḍava armies began, they saw [both] that evil spirit and the son of Droṇa. The son of Droṇa later felled those who had first been struck by this divinity [Kālarātri], terrorizing all creatures (ūٲ) while shouting out ferocious bellows�.

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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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Jyotisha (astronomy and astrology)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Sarvabhuta in Jyotisha glossary
Source: Wisdom Library: Brihat Samhita by Varahamihira

ūٲ (सर्वभू�) refers to “all creatures�, according to the Bṛhatsaṃhitā (chapter 8), an encyclopedic Sanskrit work written by Varāhamihira mainly focusing on the science of ancient Indian astronomy astronomy (Jyotiṣa).—Accordingly, “The years of Jupiter (ṛh貹پ) take their names from the several Nakṣatras in which he reappears after his conjunction with the Sun; and these names are identical with the names of the lunar months. [...] In the Māgha year of Jupiter, there will be an increase in respect to fathers; all creatures [i.e., ūٲ] will be happy, health and rain will prevail over the land; the price of food grains will fall and mankind will be more friendly than ever�.

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Jyotisha (ज्योति�, dzپṣa or jyotish) refers to ‘astronomy� or “Vedic astrology� and represents the fifth of the six Vedangas (additional sciences to be studied along with the Vedas). Jyotisha concerns itself with the study and prediction of the movements of celestial bodies, in order to calculate the auspicious time for rituals and ceremonies.

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Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Sarvabhuta in Shaivism glossary
: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric Traditions

ūٲ (सर्वभू�) refers to “all beings�, according to the Mataṅgapārameśvara (with Rāmakaṇṭha’s commentary).—Accordingly, “The Guru should consecrate [as an Ācārya] a man who is skilled in what is taught in all four , who has great energy, who is beyond reproach, who expounds the meaning of the teachings [encapsulated] in the six topics [of this scripture], who is devoted to the welfare of all beings (ūٲ-hita), who has performed the observance for [the propitiation of his] mantra. [...]�.

: SOAS University of London: Protective Rites in the Netra Tantra

ūٲ (सर्वभू�) refers to “all creatures�, according to the Netratantra of Kṣemarāja: a Śaiva text from the 9th century in which Śiva (Bhairava) teaches Pārvatī topics such as metaphysics, cosmology, and soteriology.—Accordingly, [verse 22.10cd-13]—“[...] Thus, [the mantra] is called “netra�, because [it] protects. It is called netra [because] it leads to ǰṣa. It shall save [the disciple] from the great terror. It is called netra from the roots leading and saving. [Moreover,] it is said to be netra, being that which gives life to all creatures (ūٲjīvana� sarvabhūteṣu). [Just as netra in the sense of the eye makes everything clear because it illuminates everything, it is also referred to as Աٰūٲ, from this [comes] all life]. Parameśvara is like the Lord [i.e., the owner or controller] of the entire multitude of all mantras�.

: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): (Shaivism)

ūٲ (सर्वभू�) refers to “all things�, according to the Niśvāsatattvasaṃhitā’s Nayasūtra 4.53-55.—Accordingly, “Thus one should meditate upon Śiva and the [individual] soul as one. Thus thinking of all things (ūٲ), and similarly [one’s own] self, as like Śiva, one becomes devoid of attachment and hatred. They [scil. those who think in this way] become spotless, pure, full of Śiva nature. He should understand [himself] as having one flavour [with Śiva], being [as he now is] joined with Śiva. The whole universe, moving and unmoving is thought of as being like Śiva�.

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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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Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Sarvabhuta in Pancaratra glossary
: University of Vienna: Sudarśana's Worship at the Royal Court According to the Ahirbudhnyasaṃhitā

ūٲ (सर्वभू�) refers to “all beings�, according to the Ahirbudhnyasaṃhitā, belonging to the Pāñcarātra tradition which deals with theology, rituals, iconography, narrative mythology and others.—Accordingly, “[...] Out of [his own] head indeed has God, the Lord, created the King in ancient times. Therefore does he have his head anointed and stands above all beings (ūٲ-uparisarvabhūtopari sthita�). The King is praised in Revealed Knowledge and Systematized Bodies of Knowledge as a double Brāhmaṇa (i.e. as worth twice as much as a Brāhmaṇa). If one is hostile to him out of delusion, that fool is hostile to Hari [himself]�.

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Pancaratra (पाञ्चरात्र, pāñcarātra) 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.

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Vedanta (school of philosophy)

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

ūٲ (सर्वभू�) refers to the “totality of things�, according to the Aṣṭāvakragītā (5th century BC), an ancient text on spirituality dealing with Advaita-Vedānta topics.—Accordingly, [as Aṣṭavakra says to Janaka]: “[...] You are the one witness of everything, and are always totally free. The cause of your bondage is that you see the witness as something other than this. [...] Just as a mirror exists everywhere both within and apart from its reflected images, so the Supreme Lord exists everywhere within and apart from this body. Just as one and the same all-pervading space exists within and without a jar, so the eternal, everlasting God exists in the totality of things (ūٲ-gaṇa) [nitya� nirantara� brahma ūٲgaṇe tathā]. [...] �.

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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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In Buddhism

Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)

: OSU Press: Cakrasamvara Samadhi

ūٲ (सर्वभू�) refers to “all beings�, according to the ҳܰ-ṇḍ-Բ [i.e., “Guru Mandala Worship]� 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, � homage to her holiness Vajravārāhī, ղ� noble and unconquered, to the totality of the three worlds, To the formidable great lady of heroes and all beings (ūٲ-bhayāvaha), to the great vajra, To the vajra posture, to the invincible, to the unconquered, Vaśyakarī, Netrabhrāmaṇ�, Viṣaśoṣaṇ�, Roṣaṇ�, Krodhanī, Karālinī, Saṃtrāsaṇ�, Māraṇ�, Suprabhedaṇ�, Jambhanī, Stambhanī, Mohinī, Vajravārāhī, Mahāyogeśvarī, Kāmeśvarī, Khaḍgeśvarī, Hū� Hū� Hū� Pha� Pha� Pha� Svāhā!�.

: MDPI Books: The Ocean of Heroes

ūٲ (सर्वभू�) refers to “every originated being�, according to the 10th-century Ḍākārṇava-tantra: one of the last Tibetan Tantric scriptures belonging to the Buddhist Saṃvara tradition consisting of 51 chapters.—Accordingly, “[...] (The meaning of the letter śī, i.e., the non-dual consciousness�) The letter śī is the meaning of every originated being (ūٲ-artha). [Every originated being is] known to be external and internal, and both of these [external and internal aspects] are [present as assuming] the form [in terms] of the conventional [truth]. The ultimate [truth] is what is at the end of the pleasure. The syllable letter śī is also explained by evam and others [that are] non-dual. [...]�.

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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

Sanskrit dictionary

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

ūٲ (सर्वभू�) or Sarvvaūٲ.—n. Plu. () 1. All the elements. 2. All created things. E. sarva all, ūٲ an element.

: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English Dictionary

ūٲ (सर्वभू�).—[adjective] being everywhere, ubiquitous; [neuter] [plural] all beings.

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

1) ūٲ (सर्वभू�):—[=sarva-ūٲ] [from sarva] mfn. being everywhere, [Purāṇa]

2) [v.s. ...] n. [plural] (or [in the beginning of a compound]) all beings, [Taittirīya-āraṇyaka; Śāṅkhāyana-gṛhya-sūtra; Ѳٲ] etc.

: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English Dictionary

ūٲ (सर्वभू�):—[sarva-ūٲ] (tāni) n. pl. All elements or beings.

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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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