Pramanartha, Pramāṇārtha, Pramana-artha: 2 definitions
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In Hinduism
Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Source: Wisdom Library: PāñcarātraPramāṇārtha (प्रमाणार्थ) [=pramāṇārthanirūpaṇam] is the name of the thirteenth 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 TextsPramāṇārtha (प्रमाणार्थ) refers to the “significance of proof”, as discussed in the thirteenth 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).—[Cf. the chapter pramāṇārtha-nirūpaṇa]: Nārada asks Śiva to explain further his previous statements (1-4a), and he is told that everything—stated in its simplest form—rests with Viṣṇu’s desire (saṃkalpa). As for all the proofs and reflections themselves, they exist mainly to be of help to people, a point which is made in Śiva’s derivation of the word “pramāṇa”. Indeed, these proofs and reflections sum up all that is best in life, and they indicate the ultimate goal or summum bonum for all (4b-11). [...]
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Artha, Pramana.
Starts with: Pramanarthanirupana.
Full-text: Samkalpa, Avyavahita, Vyavahita.
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