Bhairavamsha, Bhairavāṃśa, Bhairava-amsha: 1 definition

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Bhairavamsha 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 Bhairavāṃśa can be transliterated into English as Bhairavamsa or Bhairavamsha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

[«previous next»] — Bhairavamsha in Shaktism glossary
Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Bhairavāṃśa (भैरवांश) refers to an “aspect of Bhairava”, according to the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—Accordingly, [while discussing how Vajrabodhi was converted by Siddhanātha]: “[...] The one who is called Vajrabodhi, his body pure by (the observance of) vows is the Siddha, an aspect of Bhairava (bhairavāṃśa) who, because he protects the Mother’s Rule is respected by (all) Yogis. I bow to (this) Siddhanātha, also called Tārānātha, who has brought bliss to all (the world) and who has consecrated twenty-six disciples, whose impurities were destroyed in an instant on the path of the Siddhas”.

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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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