Английская Википедия:Abhasvaras

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Abhasvaras (Шаблон:Lang-sa) is a term used in Buddhism to refer to a heaven and in Hinduism to refer to a class of deities.

Buddhism

In Buddhism, Abhasvaras is the name of a heaven. The words roots are Sanskrit (from "a" near to, towards + the verbal root "bhas" to shine upon, illuminate).Шаблон:Citation needed

Hinduism

In Hinduism, abhasvaras refers to a class of deities featured in the Puranas. They are 64 in number,[1] and described to be personifications of mental qualities, serving as the sovereigns of all varieties of spiritual and physical enlightenment.[2] The twelve primary abhasvaras are:[3]

  • Ātmā
  • Jñātā
  • Dama
  • Dānta
  • Śānti
  • Jñāna
  • Sama
  • Tapas
  • Kāma
  • Krodha
  • Mada
  • Moha

The abhasvaras are referred to as one of the nine gana deities: adityas, visvedevas, vasus, tushitas, abhasvaras, anilas, maharajikas, sadhyas, and the rudras. They are stated to be the attendants of deities such as Shiva, Ganesha, and Vayu, dwelling on Gaṇaparvata, located on Kailasha.[4]

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