Parashiva, Paraśiva, Para-shiva, Parāśiva: 10 definitions

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Parashiva means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, 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.

The Sanskrit terms Paraśiva and Parāśiva can be transliterated into English as Parasiva or Parashiva, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Vastushastra (architecture)

Source: McGill: The architectural theory of the Mānasāra

Paraśiva (परशिव).—According to the Mānasāra II.2-4, “From Paraḥ Śiva alone [are] Brahmā and Indra, and even Lokakṛt”. The “nature” of Śiva is specified here as para. The basic meaning of this adjectival term is “other,” while also inc1uding the senses of highest, greatest, distant and remote, all of which, in this context, point towards “transcendence”.

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Vastushastra (वास्तुशास्त्र, vāstuśāstra) refers to the ancient Indian science (shastra) of architecture (vastu), dealing with topics such architecture, sculpture, town-building, fort building and various other constructions. Vastu also deals with the philosophy of the architectural relation with the cosmic universe.

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Vedanta (school of philosophy)

[«previous next»] — Parashiva in Vedanta glossary
Source: Shodhganga: Siva Gita A Critical Study

Paraśiva (परशिव) refers to “transcendent Śiva”.—The Self God. Śiva’s first perfection. Absolute Reality. Paraśiva is That which is beyond the grasp of consciousness, transcends time, form and space and defies description. To merge with the Absolute in mystic union is the ultimate goal of all incarnated souls, the reason for their living on this planet, and the deepest meaning of their experiences. Attainment of this is called Self-Realisation or nirvikalpa-samādhi.

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Vedanta (वेदान्त, 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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Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

[«previous next»] — Parashiva in Shaktism glossary
Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Paraśiva (परशिव) refers to “supreme Śiva”, according to the commentary on the Ṣaṭsāhasrasaṃhitā, an expansion of the Kubjikāmatatantra: the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—Accordingly, “There, above, at the very end of the Wick of Smoke, above the Great Cavity at (a distance that) measures twelve fingers, is the Supreme Energy whose nature is consciousness. Supreme Śiva [i.e., paraśivaparaḥ śivaḥ] is above that (energy). The Transmission (krama) has come forth there from that Śiva”.

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Shakta (शाक्त, 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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Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)

[«previous next»] — Parashiva in Shaivism glossary
Source: SOAS University of London: Protective Rites in the Netra Tantra

Paraśiva (परशिव) refers to the “highest auspicious thing” (i.e., Śiva), 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 22.17ab]—“Sa is that which is self-perceived, true, possesses the attribute of gratification, the receptacle of all amṛta, together with visarga, and the highest auspicious thing (paraśivaparaṃ śivam) (i.e., Śiva), which is full and uninterrupted, without any breaks”.

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Shaiva (शैव, 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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General definition (in Hinduism)

[«previous next»] — Parashiva in Hinduism glossary
Source: WikiPedia: Hinduism

The parashiva has five aspects:

  1. Sadyojata—west-aspect that propagates manifest Brahman; associated with Brahma; represents earth.
  2. Vamadeva—north-aspect that sustains manifest Brahman; associated with Vishnu; represents water.
  3. Aghora—south-aspect that rejuvenates manifest Brahman; associated with Rudra; represents fire.
  4. Tatpurusha—east-aspect that reveals; associated with Rishi, Muni, Jnani, yogi; represents air.
  5. Isana—internal-aspect that conceals; associated with all that exist; represents ether(space).
     

India history and geography

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Indian Epigraphical Glossary

Pāraśiva.—(SITI), probably Pāraśava; explained as ‘one who wields a weapon; a soldier’. Note: pāraśiva is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary” as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.

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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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Languages of India and abroad

Sanskrit dictionary

[«previous next»] — Parashiva in Sanskrit glossary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Paraśiva (परशिव):—[=para-śiva] [from para] m. Name of an author of Mantras, [Catalogue(s)]

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Parashiva in German

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Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), 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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Kannada-English dictionary

[«previous next»] — Parashiva in Kannada glossary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

Paraśiva (ಪರಶಿವ):—[noun] the Supreme Śiva.

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Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.

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