Purvabhata, Pūrvābhāta, Purva-abhata: 1 definition
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Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric Traditions (philosophy)Pūrvābhāta (पूर्वाभात) refers to a “previously manifested object”, according to the Īśvarapratyabhijñāvivṛtivimarśinī 1.161.—Accordingly, “In order to demonstrate that inference only regards a previously manifested [object] (pūrvābhāta), first [Utpaladeva] states [the sentence beginning with] ‘For inference …’ [And] since [inference] is so, the meaning of verse [1.5.8] is justified. But is inference nothing but a mere concept? With [the word] avyabhicāra°, [Utpaladeva] answers ‘no’ [to this question]”.
Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.
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