Gitarthasangraha, Gitartha-sangraha, Gītārthasaṅgraha, Gītārthasaṃgraha, Gitartha-samgraha, Gitarthasamgraha: 1 definition

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Gitarthasangraha 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

Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)

[«previous next»] — Gitarthasangraha in Shaivism glossary
Source: Shodhganga: Critical study of Abhinavaguptas Gitarthasangraha

Gītārthasaṅgraha (गीतार्थसङ्ग्रह) of Abhinavagupta highlighting the philosophy of Kashmir Śaivism ingrained in the Bhagavadgītā.—Gītārthasaṅgraha is a very important work not only because it unfolds the otherwise overlooked semantics of the text, but also brings forth the Kashmir Śaiva interpretation of the Bhagavadgītā into light.

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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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