Ajnadhyana, Ajna-dhyana, Ājñādhyāna: 1 definition

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Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

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Ājñādhyāna (आज्ञाध्यान) refers to “contemplation of the command”, according to texts such as the Kubjikāmatatantra: the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—Accordingly, “[...] The place within the cavity (“emptiness”) of (such a one) is the (location of) the Śāmbhava state, which is the contemplation of the Command (ājñādhyāna). (Attaining that place, the aspirant) is free of all means (to realisation). There is no utterance of mantra, (finite) knowledge, gesture (mudrā), meditation, thought, extent or restraint, no breaking of knots or concentration what to say of the formation of a place (sthānavikalpanā)”.

Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram
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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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