Parameshaguna, Parameśaguṇa, Paramesha-guna: 1 definition

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Parameshaguna 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 Parameśaguṇa can be transliterated into English as Paramesaguna or Parameshaguna, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

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Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Parameśaguṇa (परमेशगुण) refers to the “attributes of the Supreme Lord”, according to the Kularatnoddyota, one of the earliest Kubjikā Tantras.—Accordingly, “[...] Abiding thus for a moment, he applied (his) mind to his own foundation. (Thus) he aroused (his) supreme power whose form was coiled. Fire came forth by the left hand path in the Sky, which is both supreme (transcendent) and inferior (immanent). (Thus) the Supreme Lord, who is the supreme (reality), emanated the supreme goddess. O beloved, that goddess was Mahāmāyā, endowed with his (own divine) attributes. Endowed with the attributes of the Supreme Lord (parameśaguṇa), she was delighted with supreme bliss. [...]”.

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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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