Lingabheda, Liṅgabheda, Linga-bheda: 1 definition

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In Hinduism
1. Shaktism
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Lingabheda 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

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Liṅgabheda (लिङ्गभेद) means “piercing through the body”, according to the Śrīmatottara-tantra, an expansion of the Kubjikāmatatantra: the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—Accordingly, “[...] (Kuṇḍalinī, the energy in the body) whose form is that of a sleeping snake and (which is) shaped (round like) an earring, awakes and moves quickly following the path of the Channel of Brahmā (brahmānāḍī-pathānugā). She moves by the Path of Brahmā (and advances) progressively piercing through the body (liṅgabheda-krama) and, having penetrated into the Supreme Place, that is, the supreme limit (parāntika) at the end of the Transmental, (the adept experiences) the oneness of Śiva and Śakti which is the ‘churning’ that is like wonder. [...]”.

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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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