Jnanarnavatantra, Jñānārṇavatantra, Jnanarnava-tantra: 1 definition
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In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: DSpace at Pondicherry: Siddha Cult in Tamilnadu (shaktism)Jñānārṇavatantra (ज्ञानार्णवतन्त्र).—The Jñānārṇava-tantra, considered to be one of the foremost textual composions of the worship of Srividya emphasizes the worship of ‘Tripuri’ who is identified as the embodiment of ‘jnana’ (knowledge/wisdom); Conisting of 26 Chapters (Patalas) the text describes the functioning of the cakras or nerve plexes within the body and the wonderful power of the various mudras, yantras and bija mantras in the worship of Shridevi/Tripuri/Gayatri and other forms of the supreme mother such as Bhairavi, Annapurna etc.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Jnanarnava, Tantra.
Ends with: Netrajnanarnavatantra.
Full-text (+15): Purnata, Jnanamala, Sphuratta, Vata, Turyavastha, Mandaka, Jayantika, Edabhi, Goshruti, Hala, Amrata, Sopana, Kshiraka, Kudyakeshi, Vairinci, Elapura, Paundravardhana, Marukosha, Mayapu, Nagara.
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