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In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramPrabodhata (प्रबोधत) [=Prabodha?] (Cf. Samāveśa) refers to an “intense awakened insight ” according to Abhinava’s Tantrāloka (verse 1.167-170), while quoting his Mālinīvijayottaratantra (verse 2.21-23).—Accordingly, “The three (ways in which impurity is eradicated) was taught by the Supreme Lord in the Mālinīvijayottaratantra in the course of explaining (the forms) of penetration (into the supreme state) (samāveśa). That penetration which arises for one who thinks of naught by virtue of an intense awakened insight (prabodhata), is said to be the one pertaining to Śiva (śāmbhava). [...]”.
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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