Bhuktimuktiphala, Bhuktimukti-phala: 2 definitions

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Bhuktimuktiphala 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.

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Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

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

Bhuktimuktiphala (भुक्तिमुक्तिफल) refers to the “fruit of enjoyment and liberation”, according to the Kularatnoddyota verse 2.12-20.—Accordingly, “Initially, O great goddess, Ādinātha created the Paścima Krama lineage and then, O dear one, he worshipped it himself with a sacrificial substance born from his own body and possessing marvellous power. O fair one, (this is) the most excellent Krama which bestows the fruit of enjoyment and liberation (bhuktimuktiphala-prada)”.

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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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Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)

[«previous next»] — Bhuktimuktiphala in Shaivism glossary
Source: SOAS University of London: Protective Rites in the Netra Tantra

Bhuktimuktiphala (भुक्तिमुक्तिफल) refers to the “fruits of experience and liberation”, according to the Netratantra of Kṣemarāja: a Śaiva text from the 9th century in which Śiva (Bhairava) teaches Pārvatī topics such as metaphysics, cosmology, and soteriology.—Accordingly, [verse 4.1-2ab]—“Now, I will teach about initiation, [which] gives the fruits of experience and liberation (bhuktimuktiphala-pradā). It may be done, for the expansion of the transcendent and immanent (parāpara) with thirty-six tattvas or with half that many [eighteen], half that [nine], or with five or three or one”.

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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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