Ashcaryaguna, Āścaryaguṇa, Ashcarya-guna: 1 definition
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Ashcaryaguna 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 Āścaryaguṇa can be transliterated into English as Ascaryaguna or Ashcaryaguna, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
Alternative spellings of this word include Ashcharyaguna.
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramĀścaryaguṇa (आश्चर्यगुण) refers to “qualities of wonder” according to the Tantrasadbhāva (verse 27.94-95ab).—Accordingly, “The Yoginīkula of a (true) yogi is in all respects wonderfully beautiful. Born in the Kula of the Yoginīs, when engaged in Kaula Yoga the yogi is more excellent than (others) by virtue of his birth (jāti) and possesses all the qualities of wonder (āścaryaguṇa-anvita)”.
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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