Kubjikavva, Kubjikāvvā, Kubjika-avva: 1 definition

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Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

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Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Kubjikāvvā (कुब्जिकाव्वा) refers to the “mother Kubjikā”, according to the Ambāmatasaṃhitā verse 8.80-85ab.—Accordingly, “And the Transmental at the end of (Mind Beyond Mind) (the energy that begins with) the letter Ma (makāra) is the mother Kubjikā (kubjikāvvā) in the triple universe. O Lord of Umā, she is the Command of Vṛkṣanātha who is Ciñca (the Tamarind). Again, he is with you as (Navātman) the great divine Peak syllable. And (so) Śrīnātha, (also called) Ciñcinin, and Tuṣṇin arises at the end of the Transmental. [...]”.

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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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