parinma

Parinma is a term that may refer to several different concepts, depending on language and context. It is commonly treated as a transliteration variant of the Sanskrit word parināma, which means change, transformation, or result. Because it does not have a single, widely recognized definition on its own, entries about parinma typically clarify the specific sense intended.

Etymology and linguistic usage: Parinma is often derived from Sanskrit parināma (परिणाम). In Indian languages such as Hindi and Nepali, parināma is used to denote change or consequence. The spelling parinma appears in transliterations that omit diacritical marks, and may be encountered in non-specialist writing.

Philosophical and scientific usage: In Indian philosophy, parinama is used in discussions of transformation of matter or consciousness. The term is involved in debates about cosmology and creation, such as parinama-vada, which holds that Brahman undergoes transformation into the world, contrasting with vivarta-vada, which emphasizes appearance rather than actual transformation. In traditional sciences like Ayurveda and Alchemy, parinama describes changes that substances undergo during processing, heating, fermentation, or aging.

Modern usage and references: As a name or brand, parinma can be used, but there is no single organization, movement, or theory universally identified by this term. Related terms include parinama and parināma, which provide broader context for understanding the concept of change in Sanskrit literature.