Devidiksha, Devīdīkṣā, Devi-diksha: 1 definition
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Devidiksha 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 Devīdīkṣā can be transliterated into English as Devidiksa or Devidiksha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramDevīdīkṣā (निष्प्रपञ्चा) refers to the “initiation of the Goddess”, according to the Kularatnoddyota, one of the earliest Kubjikā Tantras.—Accordingly, “The Śrīkrama should be revealed, according to (the type of) initiation, after (it has been imparted). And initiation is of three types: Śāmbhavī, Śāktā, and Āṇavī. The Śāmbhavī (initiation) is free of thought constructs (niṣprapañcā). The Śāktā one should be understood to be distinct (bhinnā) from it. Āṇavī (initiation) is said to be a mixture of Śāmbhavī and Śāktā. The initiation of the goddess (devīdīkṣā) will thus be (accomplished) by means of the three types.”.
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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