Grim, Gṛṃ: 1 definition
Introduction:
Grim means something in Buddhism, Pali. 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.
The Sanskrit term Gṛṃ can be transliterated into English as Grm or Grim, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)
Source: OSU Press: Cakrasamvara SamadhiGṛṃ (गृं) is the bīja associated with Gṛhadevatā, according to the Cakrasaṃvara-maṇḍala or Saṃvaramaṇḍala of Abhayākaragupta’s Niṣpannayogāvalī, p. 45 and n. 145; (Cf. Cakrasaṃvaratantra, Gray, David B., 2007).—The Cakrasaṃvara mandala has a total of sixty-two deities. [...] Three concentric circles going outward, the body, speech and mind wheels (kāya-vāka-citta), in the order: mind (blue), speech (red), and body (white), with eight Ḍākinīs each in non-dual union with their Ḍākas, "male consorts".
Associated elements of Khaṇḍorohā and Ratnavajra:
Circle: kāyacakra (body-wheel) (white);
Ḍākinī (female consort): Khaṇḍorohā;
Ḍāka (male consort): Ratnavajra;
Bīja: gṛṃ;
Body-part: anus;
Pīṭha: Gṛhadevatā;
Bodily constituent: pūya (pus);
Bodhipakṣa (wings of enlightenment): praśrabdhibodhyaṅga (awakening of confidence).
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 (vajrayāna) are collected indepently.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Grima, Grimaldimanava, Grimbo yufii, Grimj, Grimmeodendron jamaicense, Grinjana.
Full-text (+2): Gambhira, Yatra, Guda, Sinhikha, Gambhir, Ugradarshana, Ugrarupa, Paka, Susamhitagatra, Pithikavitta, Hema, Masha, Puya, Grihadevata, Ratnavajra, Khandoroha, Prashrabdhibodhyanga, Dharmavira, Subrahmaṇya, Masi.
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Search found 56 books and stories containing Grim, Gṛṃ, Grm; (plurals include: Grims, Gṛṃs, Grms). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Tiruvaymoli (Thiruvaimozhi): English translation (by S. Satyamurthi Ayyangar)
Pasuram 8.7.2 < [Section 7 - Seventh Tiruvaymoli (Iruttum, viyantu)]
Pasuram 7.7.9 < [Section 7 - Seventh Tiruvaymoli (Elaiyar avo)]
Pasuram 5.4.2 < [Section 4 - Fourth Tiruvaymoli (Ur ellam tunci)]
A Recollection < [April – June, 2005]
Fear Dispelled < [September-October 1932]
Dim Light < [January – March, 1985]
Mahabharata (English) (by Kisari Mohan Ganguli)
Section CVI < [Sambhava Parva]
Section CLIV < [Hidimva-vadha Parva]
Section CLXIX < [Tirtha-yatra Parva]
Heimskringla (by Snorri Sturlson)
Part 249 - A Miracle On A Blind Man < [Chapter VII - Saga Of Olaf Haraldson]
Part 222 - Of Thorgils Halmason < [Chapter VII - Saga Of Olaf Haraldson]
Part 52 - Of Halfdan The Mild < [Chapter I - The Ynglinga Saga]
Parables of Rama (by Swami Rama Tirtha)
Story 258 - The Story of Lot and his Wife < [Chapter LV - Attachment]
Later Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Temples in Madarvelur < [Chapter IV - Temples of Vikrama Chola’s Time]
Temples in Laddigam < [Chapter II - Temples of Kulottunga I’s Time]
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