Kshobhayitva, Kṣobhayitvā: 1 definition

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Kshobhayitva 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.

The Sanskrit term Kṣobhayitvā can be transliterated into English as Ksobhayitva or Kshobhayitva, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

[«previous next»] — Kshobhayitva in Shaktism glossary
Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Kṣobhayitvā (क्षोभयित्वा) refers to “having aroused” (one’s own wheel/cakra), according to the according to the Kularatnoddyota, one of the earliest Kubjikā Tantras.—Accordingly, “O venerable Kujeśī, you are the (goddess) who, tired of the restrictions (of observing) vows and discipline on the path of meditation, (assumed the form of a) Liṅga and, by virtue of the assumption (of that state, was) well established, contemplating the passion of supreme bliss (freely) as she desired. After having aroused (kṣobhayitvā) her own Wheel called the Self-supported, She abided (thus) in the bliss of passion having cast (her) tongue forth from the cavern of her own mouth into (her own genitals), the secret part, engaged in the practice (of savouring) the delight of sex”.

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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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