Bhoganidra, Bhoga-nidra, Bhoganidrā: 1 definition
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In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramBhoganidrā (भोगनिद्रा) refers to the “sleep of worldly experience”, according tot the Mataṅgapārameśvara (Caryāpāda) verse 9.5-14, 16-21ab, in the section on expiation (prāyaścitta).—Accordingly, “[...] Pervaded by the darkness of ignorance, the universe is in the grip of the sleep of worldly experience (bhoganidrā). (And the soul) is immersed in darkness (dense like) a moonless night, its abode the bed of the body; this is (how it) plays the game of sleep under the influence of the fetters of (false worldly) desire and slumbers, overcome by attachment and indolence. (But) it is not really so. [...]”.
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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