Amshasambhava, Aṃśasambhava, Amsha-sambhava: 2 definitions
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Amshasambhava 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 Aṃśasambhava can be transliterated into English as Amsasambhava or Amshasambhava, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramAṃśasambhava (अंशसम्भव) refers to “that which is born from an aspect”, according to the Kularatnoddyota, one of the earliest Kubjikā Tantras.—Accordingly: “[...] He will possess a Śakti born from an aspect (aṃśasambhava) of you. And from your presence, O mistress of Kula, he will obtain the Command. She (will be) be born again from an aspect of you and he from her repeatedly. [...]”.
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.
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationAṃśasambhava (अंशसम्भव) refers to “one who is born of a part” (e.g., of Śiva), according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.5.15 (“The birth of Jalandhara and his marriage”).—Accordingly, as Bṛhaspati said to the Gods: “O gods, run away, all of you. There is no trace of the great mountain Droṇa. Certainly it has been destroyed by the Asura, the son of the ocean. Jalandhara is a great Asura. He cannot be conquered since he is born of a part of Śiva (rudra-aṃśasaṃbhava). He will pound all the gods. His power has been understood by me as he is self-born. O gods, all of you remember the act of offence to Śiva perpetrated by Indra”.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Amsha, Shambhava.
Ends with: Amshamshasambhava, Rudramshasambhava.
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