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Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Hsmraṃ (ह्स्म्रं) is a variant of Hsauṃ, which refers to a seed-syllable (bīja) associated with Sadāśiva, according to Tantric texts such as the Kubjikāmata-tantra, the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—HSAUṂ is the seed-syllable of Sadāśiva and corresponds to the element Space. This seed-syllable has several variants. [...] Other rare variants are noted in the Ṭīkā. One is HSMRAṂ which is said to have been revealed in the Vidyāsaṅketasūtra. This is the form of the seed-syllable when it is used as a Peg (kīla) to ‘fix’ and energize the mantra into which it is inserted. ‘Fixed’ in this way, the mantra is accessible only to those who know its use. [...]

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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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Full-text: Hsvuaum, Hsuaum, Kila, Hsaum.

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