Adharmavivarjita, Adharma-vivarjita: 1 definition

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Adharmavivarjita 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.

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Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

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Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Adharmavivarjita (अधर्मविवर्जित) refers to “being free of Adharma”, 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, “[...] The Western House is the Pure One and is above all (others) and so, free of Dharma and Adharma (adharmavivarjita), its special (excellence) is (well) known. It certainly gives liberation in every way at the end of the Kali Age. The House in the Kṛta Age is the Eastern one. The Southern House is in the Tretā (Age). The Northen one is the House in the Dvāpara (Age) and the venerable Western one is the House in the Age of Strife”.

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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.

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