Vighnesha, Vighneśa, Vighna-isha: 11 definitions

Introduction
In Hinduism
Languages
1. Sanskrit
2. Kannada
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Introduction:

Vighnesha 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.

The Sanskrit term Vighneśa can be transliterated into English as Vighnesa or Vighnesha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Vighneśa (विघ्नेश) is another name for Gaṇeśa, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.4.18 (“Gaṇeśa crowned as the chief of Gaṇas”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada: “[...] O holy sage Nārada, after singing the glory of Pārvatī and Śiva and taking leave of them you too returned to your abode. Thus requested by you, I have narrated the glorious story of Pārvatī and Śiva along with that of Gaṇeśa [i.e., Vighneśa] with great reverence. Whoever hears this narrative auspiciously with pure mind shall have everything auspicious and be the abode of auspiciousness. [...]”.

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana Index

Vighneśa (विघ्नेश).—The God of boundless powers and energy: is said to have created obstacles to the gods and the Asuras in the amṛtamathana; worship of;¹ a list of 51 names of;² in the shape of the elephant sits on the belly of the Śilā.³

1) Bhāgavata-purāṇa VIII. 7. 8; XI. 27. 29.
2) Brahmāṇḍa-purāṇa IV. 44. 63-6.
3) Vāyu-purāṇa 108. 65.

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The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.

Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)

Source: Shodhganga: Iconographical representations of Śiva

Vighneśa (विघ्नेश) is the name of a deity who received the Suprabhedāgama from Daśeśa through the mahānsambandha relation, according to the pratisaṃhitā theory of Āgama origin and relationship (sambandha). The suprabheda-āgama, being part of the ten Śivabhedāgamas, refers to one of the twenty-eight Siddhāntāgamas: a classification of the Śaiva division of Śaivāgamas. The Śaivāgamas represent the wisdom that has come down from lord Śiva, received by Pārvatī and accepted by Viṣṇu.

Vighneśa obtained the Suprabhedāgama from Daśeśa who in turn obtained it from Sadāśiva through parasambandha. Vighneśa in turn, transmitted it to Śaśi who then, through divya-sambandha, transmitted it to the Devas who, through divyādivya-sambandha, transmitted it to the Ṛṣis who finally, through adivya-sambandha, revealed the Suprabhedāgama to human beings (Manuṣya). (also see Anantaśambhu’s commentary on the Siddhāntasārāvali of Trilocanaśivācārya)

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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.

Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)

Source: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama Texts

1) Vighneśa (विघ्नेश) is the name of a deity worshipped during “prognostication”, as discussed in chapter 37 of the Viṣvaksenasaṃhitā: a Pāñcarātra text comprising 2800 Sanskrit verses dealing with theological matters, image-worship, iconography (relating to pratimā-icons) and the construction of temples.—Description of the chapter [dīkṣā-śakunavistāra]: [...] The “ancient, supreme wisdom” divides śakuna-omens into 64 types. Over all of these Vighneśa is Lord and Master. To offer worship to Vighneśa, then, is the first thing any aspirant should attempt to do; then one should worship immediately thereafter a pustaka-book (1-15a). This relates to prognostication based on a random passage selected from a sacred book.

2) Vighneśa (विघ्नेश) is the name of a Mantra discussed in the thirty-second chapter of the Jayākhyasaṃhitā: a Pāñcarātra Āgama text composed of 4500 verses in 33 chapters dealing with topics such as mantra (formulas), japa (repetitions), dhyāna (meditations), mudrā (gesticulations), nyāsa (concentrations) etc.—Description of the chapter [sādhanavidhi]:—Bhagavān says that previously he had made a passing reference to the vighneśa-mantra, and now He wants to discuss it in detail—namely how to achieve mastery of it, and the effects of so doing (1-36). He concludes his discussion of the prayogic mastery over the divine powers by turning to the vāgīśvarīmantra (37-65) and how to employ the vāgīśarīyantra (66-84).

3) Vighneśa (विघ्नेश) or Vighneśamudrā refers to one of the Mudrās (gestures) discussed in chapter 31 of the Mārkaṇḍeyasaṃhitā: a Pāñcarātra text comprising some 2200 Sanskrit verses mainly dealing with temple-building, iconography, pūjā (worship procedures), utsava (festivities) and prāyaścitta (expiatory measures).—Description of chapter [mudrā-vidhāna]: As a part of worship [pūjāṅga], it is ordained in the śāstras that certain mudrā-gestures be done to please the gods (1). The ones listed and described are [e.g., Vighneśa-mudrā] [...]. When some of these are to be used in the worship of God is given (49b-58).

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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.

Languages of India and abroad

Sanskrit dictionary

Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionary

Vighneśa (विघ्नेश).—epithets of Gaṇeśa; विघ्नेशो वः स पायाद्विवृतिषु जलधीन् पुष्कराग्रेण पीत्वा (vighneśo vaḥ sa pāyādvivṛtiṣu jaladhīn puṣkarāgreṇa pītvā). °वाहनम् (vāhanam) a rat.

Derivable forms: vighneśaḥ (विघ्नेशः).

Vighneśa is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms vighna and īśa (ईश). See also (synonyms): vighneśāna, vighneśvara.

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

Vighneśa (विघ्नेश).—m.

(-śaḥ) Ganesa. E. vighna an obstacle, īśa lord: see vighnanāśana .

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

Vighneśa (विघ्नेश).—[masculine] = vighnapati.

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

1) Vighneśa (विघ्नेश):—[=vi-ghneśa] [from vi-ghna > vi-ghana] m. = ghnapati, [Bhāgavata-purāṇa; Kathāsaritsāgara]

2) [v.s. ...] [plural] (with Śaivas) Name of those who have attained a [particular] degree of emancipation, [Hemādri’s Caturvarga-cintāmaṇi]

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

Vighneśa (विघ्नेश):—[vighne+śa] (śaḥ) 1. m. Ganesha.

[Sanskrit to German]

Vighnesha 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.

Kannada-English dictionary

Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

Vighnēśa (ವಿಘ್ನೇಶ):—[noun] Gaṇēśa, who removes or destroys obstacles, impediments.

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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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