Pratyayajna, Pratyayājñā, Pratyaya-ajna: 1 definition
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In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramPratyayājñā (प्रत्ययाज्ञा) refers to the “command of realisation”, according to the Kubjikāmatatantra: the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—The command (ājñā) is generally a peripheral feature of the articulation of the theology and praxis of other schools, in this one it is central. The teaching of the Kubjikā tradition is that of the innate or spontaneous (sahaja) command of realisation (pratyayājñā). According to the Śrīmatottara-tantra—“Liberation (is attained) through the (deity’s) Command. (This) is the supreme initiation that bestows nirvāṇa”. Although there are other forms of initiation, this type is essential and should be imparted first of all by means of the Command, which, like a fire, burns up all impurity. [...]
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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Partial matches: Ajna, Pratyaya.
Full-text: Sahaja.
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