Bhiksharupa, Bhikṣārūpa, Bhiksha-rupa: 1 definition
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Bhiksharupa 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 Bhikṣārūpa can be transliterated into English as Bhiksarupa or Bhiksharupa, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramBhikṣārūpa (भिक्षारूप) refers to “assuming the form of one who seeks alms”, according to the according to the Kularatnoddyota, one of the earliest Kubjikā Tantras.—Accordingly, while describing the pilgrimage of Vṛkṣanātha: “(Then he went), according to his own desire, to another very excellent city called Pāṭalīputra with the rouse (that he sought) alms (bhikṣārūpa) and he wandered (therein) in order to sport in the house of an excellent Brahmin (who resided there). O venerable Kujā, after having done that, he set out for the houses of seven low caste men and, his intellect free of impurities, took food with (all who belonged to the) Cāṇḍāla caste (freely) as he desired. [...]”.
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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Partial matches: Bhiksha, Rupa.
Full-text: Pataliputra.
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