Tapasvijana, Tapas-vijana: 2 definitions
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Tapasvijana means something in 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
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramTapasvijana (तपस्विजन) refers to “ascetics”, according to the Kubjikāmata-tantra, the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—Accordingly, “One should make an effort to seek a teacher who brings about eternal bliss and awakens (his disciples) to what is beneficial. (The true teacher is) is fortunate and pleasing to see. [...] He is well versed in the ways of the world. He is intent of ritual, peaceful, a good devotee and beloved by (his) teacher. He is well content, free of greed and is the beloved of ascetics (tapasvijana-vatsala). [...]”.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryTapasvijana (तपस्विजन).—[masculine] = seq. [masculine] (also coll.).
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Vijana, Tapas.
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Search found 3 books and stories containing Tapasvijana, Tapas-vijana; (plurals include: Tapasvijanas, vijanas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Abhijnana Shakuntala (synthetic study) (by Ramendra Mohan Bose)
Appendix 4 - Index To Apophthegms
Chapter 1 - Prathama-anka (prathamo'nkah) < [Abhijnana Sakuntalam, text and commentary]
Dharmadhikarana and Dharmadhikarin < [Purana, Volume 6, Part 2 (1964)]
Abhijnana Shakuntalam (Sanskrit and English) (by Saradaranjan Ray)
Chapter 4 - Caturtha-anka (caturtho'nkah) < [Abhijnana Shakuntalam (text, translation, notes)]