Abhasavishranta, Ābhāsaviśrānta, Abhasa-vishranta: 1 definition

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Abhasavishranta 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.

The Sanskrit term Ābhāsaviśrānta can be transliterated into English as Abhasavisranta or Abhasavishranta, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)

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Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric Traditions (philosophy)

Ābhāsaviśrānta (आभासविश्रान्त) refers to “(that which is) rests on manifestation”, according to the Īśvarapratyabhijñāvivṛtivimarśinī 2.132.—Accordingly, “And even efficacy can be desired only insofar as it is being manifest; therefore it too rests on manifestation (ābhāsaviśrānta)”.

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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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