The Sanskrit term bhāvanā as used in the “Bhāvanā-krama” by Kamalaśīla
Abstract
The paper focuses on the concept of bhāvanā, i.e. the key term of the Sanskrit treatise “Bhāvanā-krama” by Kamalaśīla (VIII CE). The analysis of the context of “Bhāvanā-krama”, where this term occurs provides an insight into the issues of the origin of the said treatise, its composition and contents. The meaning of this term in “Bhāvanā-krama” is compared to its usage in other Sanskrit texts. The general analysis of the text of “Bhāvanā-krama” and particularly of the application of this term in the expressions, such as bhūtārtha-bhāvanā, bhūtam eva… bhāvanīyam etc. offers a better understanding of the term proper and highlights the deep layers of its meaning.
The author declares that there is no conflict of interest.
About the Author
V. P. Ivanov
Institute of Oriental Manuscripts of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Russian Federation
Vladimir P. Ivanov, Ph. D. (Philol.), Senior Research Fellow, Department of Central and South Asia
Russian Federation
Vladimir P. Ivanov, Ph. D. (Philol.), Senior Research Fellow, Department of Central and South Asia
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Ivanov V.P. The Sanskrit term bhāvanā as used in the “Bhāvanā-krama” by Kamalaśīla. Orientalistica. 2020;3(1):129-142. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.31696/2618-7043-2020-3-1-129-142
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