Dhamatritaya, Dhaman-tritaya, Dhāmatritaya: 1 definition

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Dhamatritaya 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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Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)

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Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram (shaivism)

Dhāmatritaya (धामत्रितय) (Cf. Tridhāman) refers to the “three abodes” (of emanation, persistence and destruction), according to the Mahānayaprakāśa by Arṇasiṃha (Cf. verse 182-197).—Accordingly, “The pure Lord who consumes the destruction of the three abodes (dhāmatritaya) (of emanation, persistence and destruction) and, limitless, attains the supreme (state) in a moment is said to be Khagendra”.

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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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