Asparsharupa, Asparśarūpa, Asparsha-rupa: 1 definition
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Asparsharupa 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 Asparśarūpa can be transliterated into English as Asparsarupa or Asparsharupa, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram (shaivism)Asparśarūpa (अस्पर्शरूप) refers to “(being) free of contact (with the phenomenal world)”, according to the Mahānayaprakāśa by Arṇasiṃha (Cf. verse 182-197).—Accordingly, “The indestructible Skyfarer is the one whose body is the pulsation (of consciousness and vitality) which is the Supreme Self. His lord who is this (absolute) free of contact (asparśarūpa) (with the phenomenal world) is said to be Khagendra”.
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: Asparsha, Rupa.
Full-text: Asparsha.
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