Bhogahasta, Bhoga-hasta: 1 definition
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Bhogahasta 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
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram (shaivism)Bhogahasta (भोगहस्त) refers to the “Kālikā tradition”, according to the Kaulajñānanirṇaya according to the Ūrmikaulārṇatantra (fl. 10a.).—Accordingly, “The Kālikā tradition is Śākta and is known as Bhogahasta’ (which is the branch of the Kālīkrama to which the [Ūrmikaulārṇatantra] belongs”.
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.
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