Adhyatmasamsthita, Adhyātmasaṃsthita, Adhyatma-samsthita: 1 definition

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Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)

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Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric Traditions

Adhyātmasaṃsthita (अध्यात्मसंस्थित) refers to “that which is located internally”, according to the Tantrasadbhāva (verse 6.218): an important Trika Tantra and a major authority for Kashmiri Trika Śaivites.—Accordingly, “After viewing the inner externally, one who [also] knows the outer to be located internally (adhyātmasaṃsthita) will attain success, purified by contemplation of their identity (?)”.

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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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