Bhairavarupa, Bhairavarūpa, Bhairava-rupa: 3 definitions
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Bhairavarupa means something in Buddhism, Pali, 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.
In Hinduism
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: SOAS University of London: Protective Rites in the Netra TantraBhairavarūpa (भैरवरूप) refers to “(having) the nature of Bhairava”, according to the Svacchandatantra.—Accordingly, [possibly a variant of verse 2.142 or 2.142cd-143ab—“[Only] the mantras of a man who is united with the eternal, that is, one who has realized he is Bhairava (bhairavarūpa—ātmano bhairavaṃ rūpam), are successful, O Goddess”.
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.
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramBhairavarūpa (भैरवरूप) refers to “Bhairava’s form”, according to the Ambāmatasaṃhitā verse 8.80-85ab.—Accordingly, “[...] Once Ciñcinī has broken through (the lower planes), she reaches the City of Brahmā (brahmapura) at the End of the Twelve. (Then) the teaching, which is the Command of the (goddess), the Aged One, comes from the teacher’s mouth by the supreme Command and the universe is pervaded by Bhairava’s form (bhairavarūpa). [...]”.
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.
In Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)
Source: academia.edu: The Structure and Meanings of the Heruka MaṇḍalaBhairavarūpa (भैरवरूप) refers to “physical bhairava” and represents one of the items held in the right hand of Heruka: one of the main deities of the Herukamaṇḍala described in the 10th century Ḍākārṇava chapter 15. Heruka is positioned in the Lotus (padma) at the center; He is the origin of all heroes; He has 17 faces (with three eyes on each) and 76 arms [holding, for example, bhairavarūpa]; He is half black and half green in color; He is dancing on a flaming sun placed on Bhairava and Kālarātrī.
Tibetan Buddhism includes schools such as Nyingma, Kadampa, Kagyu and Gelug. Their primary canon of literature is divided in two broad categories: The Kangyur, which consists of Buddha’s words, and the Tengyur, which includes commentaries from various sources. Esotericism and tantra techniques (vajrayāna) are collected indepently.
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