Anadishaiva, Anādiśaiva, Anadi-shaiva: 3 definitions
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Anadishaiva 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 Anādiśaiva can be transliterated into English as Anadisaiva or Anadishaiva, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Wisdom Library: ŚaivismAnādiśaiva (अनादिशैव) refers to one of the seven types of śaivas, according to the Vīrāgama, which is one of the twenty-eight Śaivāgamas. These āgamas form the foundational literature in some of the main schools of Śaivism.
Source: Sri Kamakoti Mandali: The Sects of śaivasAnādiśaiva (अनादिशैव) refers to one of the seven types of Śaivas, according to the Kriyāpāda of Candrajñāna (Candrajñānāgama).—Anādiśaiva refers to Lord Paramaśiva himself, and there is no Anādiśaiva apart from the great Lord.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusAnādiśaiva (ಅನಾದಿಶೈವ):—
1) [noun] Śiva, as the Supreme being without a beginning.
2) [noun] one of the seven types of Śaivaites, followers of Śaiva principles.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
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Partial matches: Shaiva, Anadi, Anati.
Full-text: Shaiva.
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