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Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)

Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric Traditions

Hematva (हेमत्व) refers to “(that which is) gold”, according to the Sarvajñānottara-tantra 1.5.—Accordingly, “Just as gold (hematva) is hidden within copper, in the same way the Divinity which a man seeks to know is hidden within [him]”.

Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric Traditions (philosophy)

Hematva (हेमत्व) refers to “golden” (i.e., ‘being made of gold’), according to Somānanda’s Śivadṛṣṭi verse 3.42cd–47.—Accordingly, “[...] How can there be something pure, something diminished, etc., when his nature is undivided? The fact of being gold simply exists in gold, (be it) in (the form of) a golden (hematva) spittoon, etc., or in (the form of) a tiara, etc. The (fact of being) gold is in no way divided [i.e., differentiated] whatsoever. If you argue that a fire installed in an outcaste’s house is not (properly) called a fire [i.e., it is not a proper, ritually-purified fire], we reply: that may be so [i.e., this does not contradict our notion of the uniformity of the nature of fire as such]. [...]”.

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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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Partial matches: Hema, Tva.

Ends with: Samanakshematva, Samanayogakshematva.

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