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Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

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Ādisūtra (आदिसूत्र) is the name for Chapter thirteen of the Kularatnoddyota, one of the earliest Kubjikā Tantras.—The Ādisūtra includes a description of the exploits of Vṛkṣanātha, the First Siddha. It differs from the rest of the Kularatnoddyota because of it refers to Candrapura which, even though it is the final destination of the First Siddha, is not mentioned elsewhere in the Kularatnoddyota. Here, the presentation of the Nine Nāthas and Sixteen Siddhas is consistent with the other sources related to Candrapura and Koṅkaṇa. Although these vary as to where they say the Siddhas originated, they all agree that they received initiation in Candrapura and spread the teachings from there.

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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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Partial matches: Sutra, Adi, Aadi.

Ends with: Darshapurnamasadisutra, Tripadisutra, Unadisutra.

Full-text (+8): Unadisutravritti, Unadisutra, Siddhavatarana, Khegati, Kaliyugantika, Atitivra, Mandatara, Pujyabhuta, Khecakra, Sakalamala, Kamalavana, Udadhi, Asurapati, Margakrama, Manivara, Rakshalaya, Yakshalaya, Viradhisha, Candrika, Svarloka.

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Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati Dāsa)

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