Nirgunasvarupa, Nirguṇasvarūpa, Nirguna-svarupa: 1 definition

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Nirgunasvarupa 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.

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Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

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Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Nirguṇasvarūpa (निर्गुणस्वरूप) refers to the “one free of the qualities (of Nature)”, according to Mukunda’s Saṃvartārthaprakāśa.—Accordingly, [while describing the three currents of teachers]: “[...] The best and most excellent current amongst the teachers who are the Currents is the one free of the qualities (nirguṇasvarūpa) (of Nature). It is said that the Current of Siddhas is in the netherworld and (is made of) supernatural beings. It is said that the Current of Men is in the sphere of mortals and (is made of) human beings. The Divine Current is in heaven and (is made of) the hosts of the gods. That (Current) which is only one appears to be many”.

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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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