Bhairavatantra, Bhairava-tantra: 5 definitions
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Bhairavatantra 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.
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Shodhganga: Iconographical representations of Śiva (shaktism)Bhairavatantra (भैरवतन्त्र) or simply Bhairava refers to one of the thirty-one Dakṣiṇatantras, belonging to the Śāktāgama (or Śāktatantra) division of the Āgama tradition. The Śāktāgamas represent the wisdom imparted by Devī to Īśvara and convey the idea that the worship of Śakti is the means to attain liberation. According to the Pratiṣṭhālakṣaṇasamuccaya of Vairocana, the Śāktatantras are divided into to four parts, the Bhairava-tantra belonging to the Dakṣiṇa class.
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.
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: SOAS University of London: Protective Rites in the Netra TantraBhairavatantra (भैरवतन्त्र) refers to a group of Śaiva Tantras.—Both the Svacchandatantra and Netratantra belong to the category of Bhairavatantras. Their main deities are manifestations of Śiva in his fierce Bhairava form. In the Netra-tantra, Bhairava’s ultimate manifestation is Amṛteśa, a formless deity who bestows relief from ailments to a ritual benefactor and conquers death.
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
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Aufrecht Catalogus CatalogorumBhairavatantra (भैरवतन्त्र) as mentioned in Aufrecht’s Catalogus Catalogorum:—Oppert. 2194. 6765. Ii, 4809. Quoted in Tantrasāra Oxf. 95^a, in Śāktānandataraṅgiṇī Oxf. 104^a, by Gaurīkānta Oxf. 108^b, in Āgamatattvavilāsa. Bhairavatantre Ānandakanda. Oxf. 319^b. Burnell. 70^b.
—Dakṣiṇakālīkavaca. Burnell. 198^a.
—Bījakośa. L. 479.
—Śyāmākavaca. L. 386.
Bhairavatantra (भैरवतन्त्र):—[=bhairava-tantra] [from bhairava] n. Name of a Tantra.
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Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Bhairava, Tantra.
Ends with (+4): Akashabhairavatantra, Ashtangabhairavatantra, Batukabhairavatantra, Bhutabhairavatantra, Candabhairavatantra, Chandabhairavatantra, Damarabhairavatantra, Kalagnibhairavatantra, Kankalabhairavatantra, Krodhabhairavatantra, Mahabhairavatantra, Manthanabhairavatantra, Mayibhairavatantra, Mrityujitamritishamahabhairavatantra, Rudrabhairavatantra, Shaktibhairavatantra, Siddhibhairavatantra, Svacchandabhairavatantra, Svachchhandabhairavatantra, Tilakodyanabhairavatantra.
Full-text (+27): Bhairava, Varanandabhairavatantra, Damarabhairavatantra, Kankalabhairavatantra, Yoginibhairavatantra, Siddhibhairavatantra, Shaktibhairavatantra, Batukabhairavatantra, Bhutabhairavatantra, Mayibhairavatantra, Unmattabhairavatantra, Mahabhairavatantra, Sumukhimatangikavaca, Dakshinakalikakavaca, Shyamakavaca, Batukabhairavakavaca, Sarasvatisahasranaman, Batukabhairavasahasranaman, Anandakanda, Dakshinakalikavaca.
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Cidgaganacandrika (study) (by S. Mahalakshmi)
Part 6 - Spanda system—Vibration/movement of consciousness < [Krama system and Trika school]
Part 5 - Three Upayas (means to enter universal God consciousness) < [Philosophy of Kashmir Tantric System]
Part 1b - Śāktopāya (spiritual progression) < [Krama system and Trika school]
Hindu Pluralism (by Elaine M. Fisher)
Twin Texts: The Canonization of the Tiruviḷaiyāṭal Purāṇam < [Chapter 4 - The Language Games of Śiva]
The Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 147 - Greatness of Brahmakuṇḍa < [Section 1 - Prabhāsa-kṣetra-māhātmya]