Anuttar

Anuttar, in Indian mythologies, has distinct meanings in sectarian mythologies which included of Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism.

In Hinduism, the consort of Siva is referred to as Anuttar. For Shakta, the worshiper of the Goddess, Durga or her other forms are referred to as Anuttar since she is insurpassable or incomparable.

In Jainism Anuttar is a class of deities and also the collective name of the five heavens of the upper world called "Urdhvaloka". The five heavens are - Vijaya in the east, Vaijayanta in the south, Jayanta in the west, Aparajita in the north, and Sarvarthasiddhi in the centre.

In Buddhism, Anuttar, literally without superior, is one of the names of the Buddha. Anuttar is also the highest yoga in Mahayana-Vajrayan Buddhism, ie in Tibetan Buddhism.

Nearby pages
Anuvak, Anuvatsar, Anuvind, Anuvraj, Anuyayi, Anvers