Freudian analysis: 1 definition

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Freudian analysis 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

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

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Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Freudian analysis is fixated with outer forms. It does not bother Freudians at all that Freudian interpretations are mostly unrecognizable to those who have religious experiences in the context of their belief system. Unmindful of the beliefs of a deity’s votaries and not sharing in them at all, Freudians cannot see through the outer forms to the metaphysical essences religious people experience and believe in. Symbols are windows through which believers get a glimpse of what they symbolize. The faithless just see the outer forms. A Liṅga or Yoni represents Deity. Indeed, they are the Deity manifest in that form. They are not genital organs. [...]

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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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