Rudravirya, Rudravīrya, Rudra-virya: 2 definitions
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Rudravirya 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
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: SOAS University of London: Protective Rites in the Netra TantraRudravīrya (रुद्रवीर्य) [=rudra-balavīrya] refers to the “strength of Rudra”, according to the Svacchanda-tantra.—Accordingly, [verse 7.214cd-216ab, while describing the meditation on the kālahaṃsa]—“[...] When meditating [on haṃsa] in the middle [i.e., the retention of the breath in the central channel], the Yogin knows past, present, and future or by constant yoga and meditation. He becomes the same as Rudra. [He who possesses the] same longevity, strength, beauty, and power as [Rudra] (rudrabalavīrya—rudrasya samatāṃ ... balavīryeṇa ... tatsamaḥ) obtains the state of Īśvara. [He achieves this] because he [has attained] the highest state of Brahmā”.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusRudravīrya (ರುದ್ರವೀರ್ಯ):—[noun] a kind of Vīṇe, a stringed musical instrument.
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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