Divyabhava, Divyabhāva, Divya-bhava: 1 definition
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Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramDivyabhāva (दिव्यभाव) refers to the “state of the condition of deity” (Cf. Bhāva), according to the Niruttaratantra (quoted by Woodroffe 1973: 241).—The suitable forms of practice or conduct—ācāra—vary in accord with these states [i.e., bhāva]. [...] The third and most developed state is called divya—‘divine’. In this state no outer ritual or practice of any sort is necessary. The adept shares in the condition of deity. The outer practice is accomplished internally. The ritual sex practiced in vīrabhāva, for example, is replaced in divyabhāva by its inner counterpart, the union of Śiva and Śakti.
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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Kavyamimamsa of Rajasekhara (Study) (by Debabrata Barai)
Part 4.4 - Types of Kāvyārtha (poetic theme) < [Chapter 5 - Analyasis and Interpretations of the Kāvyamīmāṃsā]
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Verse 3 [Purpose of the Work] < [Chapter 1 - First Vimarśa]
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Chapter XXVI - Śākta Sādhanā (the Ordinary Ritual) < [Section 3 - Ritual]
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