Guhyakubji, Guhyakubjī, Guhya-kubji: 2 definitions

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Guhyakubji 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.

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Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)

[«previous next»] — Guhyakubji in Shaivism glossary
Source: Wisdom Library: Ṣaṭsāhasra-saṃhitā

Guhyakubjī (गुह्यकुब्जी):—The central female deity of the Mātṛcakra (third of the five cakras), according to the Ṣaṭsāhasrasaṃhitā. He is the consort of Piṅganātha. She is also described as the fifth of the four female deities attendanding Piṅganātha. She is the goddess of the pītha named Mātaṅga.

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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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Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

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

Guhyakubjī (गुह्यकुब्जी) is the name of a deity established on the plane beyond form (rūpātītapada), according to the Ṣaṭsāhasrasaṃhitā, an expansion of the Kubjikāmatatantra: the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—Accordingly, “[...] Guhyakubjī is in the fourth (Wheel), established on the plane Beyond Form. These (forms of the goddess) are said to reside in (the states) beginning with the Body and ending with Beyond Form. Each one (consists) of all the many (forms of) consciousness and bestows (all the) fruits (of Yoga). [...]”.

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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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