Sarvatantra, Sarva-tantra: 9 definitions

Introduction
In Hinduism
1. Shaivism
2. Yoga
In Buddhism
1. Buddhist philosophy
Languages
1. Sanskrit
2. Nepali
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Introduction:

Sarvatantra means something in Buddhism, Pali, Hinduism, Sanskrit. 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.

In Hinduism

Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)

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

Sarvatantra (सर्वतन्त्र) refers to “all Tantras”, 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 10.7cd-17ab, while describing the worship of Bhairavī and Bhairava]—“[Bhairavī] has the appearance of vermillion or lac. [...] [She is] called Icchāśakti [and she] moves toward union with one’s own will. Having celebrated this form, [the Mantrin] thinks of her as Aghoreśī. In all Tantras [this] is taught (sarvatantra—sarvatantreṣu ca proktaṃ) and secret. It is not made clear. My abode is visible by anyone on earth, [but] difficult to obtain. [...]”.

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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.

Yoga (school of philosophy)

Source: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation by Jason Birch

Sarvatantra (सर्वतन्त्र) refers to “all the Tantras”, according to the Śivasaṃhitā 4.97.—Accordingly, “When his semen moves, the Yogi should restrain it with Yonimudrā (perineum). This is called Sahajolī and is kept secret in all the Tantras (sarvatantra)”.

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Yoga is originally considered a branch of Hindu philosophy (astika), but both ancient and modern Yoga combine the physical, mental and spiritual. Yoga teaches various physical techniques also known as āsanas (postures), used for various purposes (eg., meditation, contemplation, relaxation).

In Buddhism

Buddhist philosophy

Source: Google Books: A History of Indian Logic (Buddhist Philosophy)

Sarvatantra (सर्वतन्त्र) or Sarvatantrasiddhānta refers to a “tenet accepted by all the schools” (within a debate), according to Upāyakauśalyahṛdaya, an ancient work on the art of debate composed by Bodhisattva Nāgārjuna.—The siddhānta (tenet, truth or conclusion) is of four kinds, viz. (1) that accepted by all the schools (sarvatantra siddhānta), (2) that accepted by a particular school (pratitantra siddhānta), (3) that accepted hypothetically (adhikaraṇa siddhānta) and (4) that which is implied or accepted on assumption (abhyupagama siddhānta).

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Languages of India and abroad

Sanskrit dictionary

Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionary

Sarvatantra (सर्वतन्त्र).—one who has studied all the Tantras. °सिद्धान्तः (siddhāntaḥ) a doctrine admitted by all the schools.

Derivable forms: sarvatantraḥ (सर्वतन्त्रः).

Sarvatantra is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms sarva and tantra (तन्त्र).

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Sarvatantra (सर्वतन्त्र) or Sarvvatantra.—m.

(-ntraḥ) A man who has studied the Tantra-Shastras. E. sarva all, tantra a Tantra, properly with an affix of derivation, &c., as ṭhak, and that again rejected.

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

1) Sarvatantra (सर्वतन्त्र):—[=sarva-tantra] [from sarva] n. [plural] all doctrines, [Hemādri’s Caturvarga-cintāmaṇi]

2) [v.s. ...] mfn. = sarvaṃ tantram adhīte veda vā, [Patañjali on Pāṇini 4-2, 60]

3) [v.s. ...] universally acknowledged, admitted by all schools (as a philosophical principle), [Horace H. Wilson]

4) [v.s. ...] m. one who has studied all the [Tantrasāra; ib.]

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Sarvatantra (सर्वतन्त्र):—[sarva-tantra] (ntraḥ) 1. m. One who has studied all the Tantras.

[Sanskrit to German]

Sarvatantra 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.

Nepali dictionary

Source: unoes: Nepali-English Dictionary

Sarvatantra (सर्वतन्त्र):—n. all tantras (तन्त्र [tantra] ); all sciences or knowledge;

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Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.

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A critical review of chaturvidh siddhanta and its applied aspect < [2019, Issue 11, November]

A review on role of pramanas in ayurvedic research methodology < [2021, Issue 2, February]

Management of sarvanga sotha with vardhamana gudaardraka prayoga - a pilot study < [2016, Issue X October]

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Various interpretations of Tantra < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]

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Commentaries on Yogasutra < [Chapter 2 - Origin and Development of Yoga Philosophy]

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Panchmahabhoota (an epitome of sarvatantra siddhanta) < [2022: Volume 11, March issue 3]