Phrem, Phreṃ: 1 definition
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Phrem 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)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramPhreṃ (फ्रें) (or Khphreṃ) refers to a seed-syllable (bīja) associated with Īśvara, according to Tantric texts such as the Kubjikāmata-tantra, the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—PHREṂ corresponds to Īśvara and the element Fire. This is the form of this syllable given in code in the Kubjikāmatatantra and Ṣaṭsāhasrasaṃhitā. Although we do find it in the mantras of the later Kubjikā Tantras, it is largely replaced by the variant KHPHREṂ as it is already in the Śrīmatottara where it is called the seed-syllable of Śivā. [...] Thus we may surmise that the change in the form of this praṇava was inspired by the desire to integrate the energy of Kālī into the mantras of the Kubjikā cult just as Abhinava integrates it into his Trika.
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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Starts with: Phrema.
Full-text: Khphrem, Shaktihina, Kilita, Uccatana, Samharabija, Sauh, Pindanatha, Pancapindanatha, Pancapinda.
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A Descriptive Catalogue of the Sanskrit Manuscripts, Madras (by M. Seshagiri Sastri)
Paduka-panchaka (the five-fold footstool) (by Arthur Avalon)
Shaiva Tantra: A way of Self-awareness (by L. N. Sharma)
Yoga Upanishads (study) (by Heena B. Kotak)
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