Kashmir Shaivism, Kaśmir Śaivism: 1 definition
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Kashmir Shaivism 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)
Source: DSpace at Pondicherry: Siddha Cult in Tamilnadu (shaivism)The Kaśmir School of Śaivism was sponsored by Vasugupta of the 9th century C.E. who is said to have derived his spiritual impulses from Śiva-Śrīkaṇtha known as the founder of the Āgama literature and the author of Śivasūtra.
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: Shaivism, Kashmir.
Full-text: Prakasha, Kshemaraja, Tantraloka, Agama, Vijnanabhairava, Matrika, Abhinavagupta, Shri Yantra.
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Search found 4 books and stories containing Kashmir Shaivism, Kaśmir śaivism, Kasmir saivism; (plurals include: Kashmir Shaivisms, Kaśmir śaivisms, Kasmir saivisms). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Lal-Ded: Saint Poetess < [October – December, 2006]
The Concept of Shakti in Indian Thought < [January – March, 1978]
Reviews < [July – September, 1987]
Cidgaganacandrika (study) (by S. Mahalakshmi)
Part 5 - Three Upayas (means to enter universal God consciousness) < [Philosophy of Kashmir Tantric System]
Lakulisha-Pashupata (Philosophy and Practice) (by Geetika Kaw Kher)
Pasupata History (Introduction) < [Chapter 1 - The Historical Context]
The Bhagavata Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 28 - The Essence of the Path of Knowledge (Jñāna Yoga) < [Book 11 - Eleventh Skandha]
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