Asurapati, Asura-pati: 1 definition

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Asurapati 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.

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Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

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Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Asurapati (असुरपति) refers to the “lord of the demons”, according to the Ādisūtra section of the Kularatnoddyota, one of the earliest Kubjikā Tantras.—Accordingly, [verse 13.17-18ab]: “O goddess, (you possess all the) divine authority you desire by virtue of the variety of experiences (that arise by the practice) of the Yoga of the intense form of (your) Command. (You exercise this authority) in the sky, on the surface of the earth, in the root of the seven lower worlds, that is, in the heavenly world, in the middle region, and in the city of the lord of the demons (asurapati-pura) and the abodes of the Yakṣas and Rakṣasas. [...]”.

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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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