Adyarupa, Adya-rupa, Ādyarūpā, Ādyarūpa: 1 definition
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Adyarupa means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramĀdyarūpā (आद्यरूपा) refers to the “first form” (of emanation), according to the Kularatnoddyota, one of the earliest Kubjikā Tantras.—Accordingly: “[...] (So now) after that (has taken place), O venerable Kujā, I am ready to practice the sacrifice of the sequence of the Wheel of Bliss. You were present next (to me) on the plane of the practice of the Rule (as the virgin) Kumārī who is the first form (ādyarūpā) (of emanation). (Now unite with me). [...]”.
Shakta (शाक्त, śākta) or Shaktism (śāktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. Shakta literature includes a range of scriptures, including various Agamas and Tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.
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Ends with: Anavadyarupa, Gadyarupa, Sadyarupa.
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Mahabharata (English) (by Kisari Mohan Ganguli)
Section XIV < [Anusasanika Parva]