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Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Mahābhakti (महाभक्ति) refers to “great devotion”, according to the second recension of the Yogakhaṇḍa of the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—Accordingly, as Śrīkaṇṭha praised the Goddess: “Victory! Victory (to you who are) in the middle of the Liṅga of the Void (khaliṅga), invisible, (you who are) Light and (whose) form is the Supreme Void (ākāśa), worshipped with great devotion [i.e., mahābhakti-arcita—mahābhaktyārcitāṃ]. I have come (to take) refuge (in you) O mistress (svāminī), have mercy on me. [...]”.

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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.

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Mahābhakti (महाभक्ति) refers to “great devotion”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.4.19 (“Gaṇapati’s marriage”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada: “O excellent sage, you have asked well with a sympathetic mind. Listen attentively, O excellent sage, I shall narrate. O excellent brahmin, seeing frequently the divine sports of both the sons, Pārvatī and Śiva had their love increased. The happiness of the parents knew no bounds. The son too used to sport in joy and love. O great sage, the sons rendered great service to their parents with great devotion (mahābhakti). [...]”.

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The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.

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Partial matches: Maha, Bhakti.

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Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati Dāsa)

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Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary) (by Śrī Śrīmad Bhaktivedānta Nārāyana Gosvāmī Mahārāja)

Verse 2.2.217 < [Chapter 2 - Jñāna (knowledge)]

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