Vidyavratadhara, Vidyāvratadhara, Vidyavrata-dhara: 1 definition
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In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramVidyāvratadhara (विद्याव्रतधर) refers to the “Lord who observes the Vow of Knowledge”, according to the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—Accordingly, [while describing the Niṣkala Form of Śrīnātha]—“[...] Merged in the Cavity of the Spine, the teacher is the venerable plane (of realisation) in the Western (Tradition). (The wise) know him to be the Skyfarer in between (the polarities) of knowledge and ignorance. The supreme teacher whose nature is the Void and is the enjoyer of the Void abides perpetually. The Lord who observes the Vow of Knowledge (vidyāvratadhara) resides in the End of the Sixteen [...]”.
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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Partial matches: Dhara, Vidyavrata, Tara.
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