विश्वामित्र तंत्र

English translation: The Philosophy of Vishwamitra

07:27 Oct 22, 2009
Hindi to English translations [Non-PRO]
Art/Literary - Philosophy / Indian philosophy
Hindi term or phrase: विश्वामित्र तंत्र
विश्वामित्र तंत्र में चौबीस रूपों का नाम आया है
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English translation:The Philosophy of Vishwamitra
Explanation:
विश्वामित्र तंत्र में चौबीस रूपों का नाम आया है => The philosophy of Vishwamitra incorporates all the 24 elements of Hindu philosophy.

Vishwamitra was a renowned sage of the Vedic period, well-known for his potent spiritual power.




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Yes, if Vishwamitra Tantra is a title of a book, it remains as it is, not translated into English.

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Note added at 1 day3 hrs (2009-10-23 10:30:18 GMT)
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In that case, the translation of the given sentence would be:
Vishwamitra Tantra deals with all the 24 elements of Hindu philosophy.
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5Vishwamitra Sorcery(Philosophy)
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5The Philosophy of Vishwamitra
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Vishwamitra Sorcery(Philosophy)


Explanation:
Tantra (Sanskrit: तन्त्र; "weave" denoting continuity), [1] (anglicised tantricism or tantrism) or tantram (Sanskrit: तन्त्र) is a religious philosophy according to which Shakti is usually the main deity worshipped, and the universe is regarded as the divine play of Shakti and Shiva.[2] The word Tantra also applies to any of the scriptures (called "Tantras") commonly identified with the worship of Shakti.[2] Tantra deals primarily with spiritual practices and ritual forms of worship, which aim at liberation from ignorance and rebirth.[2] Tantrism has influenced the Hindu, Bön, Buddhist, and Jain religious traditions. Tantra in its various forms has existed in India, Nepal, China, Japan, Tibet, Korea, Cambodia, Burma, Indonesia and Mongolia.[3] Despite reluctance to support a rigorous definition of tantra, David Gordon White offers the following definition:



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Vishwamitra is a name and he was a sage.

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Note added at 1 day2 hrs (2009-10-23 09:33:41 GMT)
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It is suggested to transliterate the term 'Vishwamitra Tantra'.


    Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tantra
Amar Nath
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The Philosophy of Vishwamitra


Explanation:
विश्वामित्र तंत्र में चौबीस रूपों का नाम आया है => The philosophy of Vishwamitra incorporates all the 24 elements of Hindu philosophy.

Vishwamitra was a renowned sage of the Vedic period, well-known for his potent spiritual power.




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Note added at 1 day3 hrs (2009-10-23 10:28:36 GMT)
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Yes, if Vishwamitra Tantra is a title of a book, it remains as it is, not translated into English.

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Note added at 1 day3 hrs (2009-10-23 10:30:18 GMT)
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In that case, the translation of the given sentence would be:
Vishwamitra Tantra deals with all the 24 elements of Hindu philosophy.


    Reference: http://hi.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E0%A4%B5%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%B6%E0%...
    Reference: http://justforkidsonly.com/truth/tag/24-elements/
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