Adhikarinirupana, Adhikārinirūpaṇa, Adhikari-nirupana: 2 definitions
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In Hinduism
Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Source: Wisdom Library: PāñcarātraAdhikārinirūpaṇa (अधिकारिनिरूपण) [=adhikārinirūpaṇam] is the name of the fifteenth chapter of the Ahirbudhnyasaṃhitā: an ancient Pāñcarātra Āgama scripture dealing with the symbology of the Sudarśana weapon while also dealing with iconography, philosophy and Vaiṣṇava rituals.
Source: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama TextsAdhikārinirūpaṇa (अधिकारिनिरूपण) (lit. “regarding the candidate”) is the name of the fifteenth chapter of the Ahirbudhnyasaṃhitā, a Pāñcarātra work in 60 chapters dealing with topics such as Viṣṇu’s discus-power, the processes of creation and esoteric practices related to Sudarśana (such as mantras and yantras).—Description of the chapter [adhikārinirūpaṇa]: Nārada asks who are the people with competence to pursue the stated aims of life. The answer involves a discussion of the means to the ends, namely the five systems, with the Pāñcarātra placed foremost and reserved for the pure in-heart and with other systems appropriate for other human beings. Theoretically, all are eligible to win competence through application of the Pāñcarātra in their lives, but in practice only some follow this high way of life while others seem able to do no more than follow Pāśupata ways, Yoga, etc. Nonetheless (22) all the systems do finally lead all to the final competence; but most effective of these is the Pāñcarātra (1-25). Then follows a discussion of varṇāśramadharma—with some lengthy remarks on the Sannyāsin’s stage—and in addition to the usual duties required of all in each class and stage, it is further enjoined that all should additionally observe ahiṃsā, satya, akrodha and svadāranirati (26-76).
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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Partial matches: Nirupana, Adhikarin.
Full-text: Adhikarin, Shuddhiviveka.
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