Kshayartha, Kṣayārtha, Kshaya-artha: 1 definition
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The Sanskrit term Kṣayārtha can be transliterated into English as Ksayartha or Kshayartha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: SOAS University of London: Protective Rites in the Netra TantraKṣayārtha (क्षयार्थ) means “for the sake of destruction” (of all demons), 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 15.3-4ab, while describing protection rituals]—“[The Mantrin] says the [Amṛteśa] mantra and performs exorcism to destroy all demons (sarvadaitya-kṣayārtha) and also all [those] full of all envy. It protects, therefore he calls [white mustard] sarṣapa. It protects from all sides”.
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: Kshaya, Artha.
Ends with: Akshayartha.
Full-text: Sarvadaitya.
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