Kriyakaranahina, Kriyākaraṇahīna, Kriyakarana-hina: 1 definition
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Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: SOAS University of London: Protective Rites in the Netra TantraKriyākaraṇahīna (क्रियाकरणहीन) or Kriyākaraṇahīnatva refers to “that which does not perform action” and is used to describe the nature of Śiva, according to the Netratantra of Kṣemarāja: a Śaiva text from the 9th century in which Śiva (Bhairava) teaches Pārvatī topics such as metaphysics, cosmology, and soteriology.—Accordingly, [verse 21.2-5]—“O Deva, if [mantras] consist of the nature of Śiva, [which is] ubiquitous , formless, and [if he] does not perform action (kriyākaraṇahīna-tva) , how can [mantras] be agents of action? And how do they create a state [in which one] performs them [when they are] formless? Who does [that performance] without an individual body? Speak, O Lord. [...]”.
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: Hina, Kriyakarana.
Starts with: Kriyakaranahinatva.
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