Guptavirya, Guptavīryā, Gupta-virya, Guptavīrya: 1 definition

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Guptavirya 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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Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

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Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Guptavīryā (गुप्तवीर्या) refers to “secret powers”, according to the Jayadrathayāmala verse 3.38.22-24ab.—Accordingly, “Those gods who reside in sacred fields and seats, primary and secondary, and those powerful beings who are in the meeting grounds, primary and secondary, move about, O beloved, concealed [i.e., chadman] in the form of falcons (cillā) and the like, their actions, mantras and powers (kept) secret [i.e., guptavīryā]. Who knows what takes place within the body by that activity”.

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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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