Vidyadeha, Vidyādeha, Vidya-deha: 1 definition
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Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Shodhganga: Iconographical representations of ŚivaVidyādeha (विद्यादेह) is a divine form of Sadāśiva in the context of Rauravāgama 3.53.2-3 and Mṛgendrāgama (upoddhāta-prakaraṇa verse 18).—Vidyādeha is devoid of all impurities. Assuming the divine form he revealed the Vedas and Āgamas. It comprises of mantras called Īśāna etc. So, the Vedas and Āgamas are the direct revelations made by the absolute, for the sake of protecting the souls from the bondage. The Vidyadeha of Sadāśiva comprises of five Mantras viz. “Īśānamūrdha, Tatpuruṣavaktra, Aghorahṛdaya, Vāmadevaguhya and Sadyojātamurti (Pāda)”. This form is also known as Sakala.
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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