Mishrashaiva, Miśraśaiva, Mishra-shaiva: 1 definition
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Mishrashaiva 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 Miśraśaiva can be transliterated into English as Misrasaiva or Mishrashaiva, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Sri Kamakoti Mandali: The Sects of śaivasMiśraśaiva (मिश्रशैव) refers to one of the four types of Śaivas based on ācāra, according to the Kriyāpāda of Candrajñāna (Candrajñānāgama).—A Miśraśaiva offers equal worship to śiva, Viṣṇu, Brahmā, Kumāra, Gaṇeśa, Āditya and Ambikā. While exhibiting devatābuddhi towards all these, he still holds a special place for śiva, though performing the rituals for all the deities listed. Since the śaiva aspects here are mixed with the sampradāya of other deities such as Viṣṇu, Gaṇeśa, and Śakti, this ācāra is known as Miśraśaiva.
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: Mishra, Shaiva.
Full-text: Mishra, Shaiva, Shuddhashaiva, Shuddha.
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