Anugrahashakti, Anugrahaśakti, Anugraha-shakti: 1 definition
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Anugrahashakti 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.
The Sanskrit term Anugrahaśakti can be transliterated into English as Anugrahasakti or Anugrahashakti, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric TraditionsAnugrahaśakti (अनुग्रहशक्ति) refers to the “power of divine grace”, according to the Paramārthasāra with Yogarāja’s Paramārthasārasaṃgrahavivṛti commentary.—Accordingly, “one whose heart has been penetrated/transmuted by the power of divine grace (anugrahaśakti [i.e., śaktipāta])”.
Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.
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Partial matches: Shakti, Anugraha.
Full-text: Shaktipata, Anugraha, Svayambhuva-Sutra-Samgraha, Lakshmi.
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