Bhavavesha, Bhava-avesha, Bhāvāveśa: 2 definitions

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Bhavavesha 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 Bhāvāveśa can be transliterated into English as Bhavavesa or Bhavavesha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

[«previous next»] — Bhavavesha in Shaktism glossary
Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Bhāvāveśa (भावावेश) refers to “phenomenal penetration”, according to the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—As the neophant experiences the penetration (āveśa) of the six states that correspond to the six parts of the path, he rises in six stages through the hierarchy of principles ranging from the gross element Earth up to the Transmental, and so attains to the fullness and source of the Command. The six are as follows: [2) Bhāva (Phenomenal): This corresponds to the Path of the Parts (pada) of Mantra. The corresponding penetration (bhāvāveśa) is that of the five types of sensation, sound and the rest, perceived by the five senses, collectively said to be ‘born of phenomena’ (bhāvaja), ...]

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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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Languages of India and abroad

Kannada-English dictionary

[«previous next»] — Bhavavesha in Kannada glossary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

Bhāvāvēśa (ಭಾವಾವೇಶ):—[noun] intensity of emotions (which often overcomes judgement).

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Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.

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