Bhaktivarjita, Bhakti-varjita: 1 definition
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In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramBhaktivarjita (भक्तिवर्जित) refers to “those who are devoid of devotion”, according to the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—Accordingly, “It should not be given to anybody who has no deity, fire, or teacher, to Tāntrikas who are most sinful, cruel, without goodness and devoid of devotion (bhaktivarjita)”.
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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