Dvivasa, Dvivāsa, Dvi-vasa: 1 definition
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Dvivasa 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.
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramDvivāsa (द्विवास) refers to the “two identities” of the Hero, according to the Kaulāvalinirṇaya.—Accordingly, “At night the pure one eats the sacrificial food [i.e., haviṣyānna] offered to the fire and by day he should repeat the Vidyā. In every circumstance the Hero has two identities (dvivāsa lit. ‘two clothes’) and is always sexually continent. At night he should worship the goddess in accord with Kula practice. It is said here that the enjoined practice (vidhi) is of two kinds for all the twice born”.
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: Dvi, Vasa, Vaca.
Starts with: Dvivasara.
Full-text: Havishyanna, Havishya.
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