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Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Randhramārga (रन्ध्रमार्ग) [=Randhragamārga?] (Cf. Brahmarandhra) refers to the “path that leads to the cavity of Brahmā”, according to the Ṣaṭsāhasrasaṃhitā, an expansion of the Kubjikāmatatantra: the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—The Wick (varti) is the Command. So the End of the Sixteen, said to be at the end of the Wick of Smoke, is at the extremity of the Command which is in the End of the Twelve. According to the Ṣaṭsāhasrasaṃhitā and its commentary, mount Śrīparvata is the Cavity of Brahmā where Dhūmāgni—‘Smoky Fire’—is located. This fire generates a column of smoke that extends upwards to a distance of twelve fingers above the head, corresponding to the series of levels that constitute the End of the Twelve described above. Above this is mount Kaumāra, which is the path that leads to the Cavity of Brahmā [i.e., randhramārga—randhragaṃ mārgaṃ].

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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.

Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)

Source: SOAS University of London: Protective Rites in the Netra Tantra

Randhramārga (रन्ध्रमार्ग) refers to the “pathways of the cavity [i.e., the nostrils]”, according to the Netratantra of Kṣemarāja: a Śaiva text from the 9th century in which Śiva (Bhairava) teaches Pārvatī topics such as metaphysics, cosmology, and soteriology.—Accordingly, [verse 7.207]—“After [the Yogin has] visualized Bhairava, who is the Lord of Time, or [has focused] on haṃsa, who is the Lord of all, [the breath], which travels through the pathways of the nostrils (nāsikā-randhramārga-stha), emits and absorbs the universe”.

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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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Partial matches: Marga, Randhra.

Full-text: Atmordhva, Randhragamarga.

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