Gunashtaka, Guṇāṣṭaka, Guṇāshṭaka: 2 definitions
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Gunashtaka 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: ManthanabhairavatantramGuṇāṣṭaka (गुणाष्टक) [=aṣṭaguṇa?] refers to the “eight yogic powers”, according to the Kubjikāmata-tantra, the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—Accordingly, “[...] If one worships those feet, immobile on (one’s) head, as the form of the teacher, the (divine) qualities of realisation (manifest along) with the eight yogic powers (guṇāṣṭaka) and Śambhu’s plane. I have explained how the three are imperceptible to anyone who does not possess the Command. [...]”.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusGuṇāṣṭaka (ಗುಣಾಷ್ಟಕ):—
1) [noun] (according to Viśiṣṭādvaita phil.) the eight characteristics attributed to the Supreme.
2) [noun] (Jain.) the eight characteristics that a liberated soul is supposed to have.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
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