paravidya

/pɑːrəˈvɪd.jə/

Definitions

1. noun

A term used in Buddhist philosophy to describe the highest or supreme knowledge or wisdom.

“The monk spent his entire life seeking paravidya to achieve enlightenment.”

2. noun

A Sanskrit term used to describe the highest or supreme knowledge or wisdom.

“The scholar studied Sanskrit to understand the concept of paravidya.”

Synonyms

  • highest wisdom
  • supreme knowledge

Antonyms

  • ignorance
  • unenlightenment