Rudrarupa, Rudrarūpa, Rudra-rupa: 2 definitions
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Rudrarupa 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.
In Hinduism
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: SOAS University of London: Protective Rites in the Netra TantraRudrarūpa (रुद्ररूप) refers to the “beauty of Rudra”, according to the Svacchanda-tantra.—Accordingly, [verse 7.214cd-216ab, while describing the meditation on the kālahaṃsa]—“[...] When meditating [on haṃsa] in the middle [i.e., the retention of the breath in the central channel], the Yogin knows past, present, and future or by constant yoga and meditation. He becomes the same as Rudra. [He who possesses the] same longevity, strength, beauty, and power as [Rudra] (rudrarūpa—rudrasya samatāṃ ... rūpaiśvaryeṇa tatsamaḥ) obtains the state of Īśvara. [He achieves this] because he [has attained] the highest state of Brahmā”.
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.
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationRudrarūpa (रुद्ररूप) refers to the “(wonderful) form of Śiva”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.30 (“The Celebration of Pārvatī’s Return”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada: “[...] In the meantime the lord of mountains returned from the Gaṅgā. He saw the mendicant in the human form in his court-yard. [...] Then the lord of mountains saw the four-faced deity, the creator of worlds, red in colour and reciting the Vedic hymns. Then the lord of mountains saw the form of the sun, the eye of the universe, much to his enthusiastic amazement. Then, O dear one, he saw him in the wonderful form of Śiva (rudrarūpa) accompanied by Pārvatī. He was smiling and shining beautifully. [...]”.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
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Starts with: Rudrarupaka.
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Rudra-Shiva concept (Study) (by Maumita Bhattacharjee)
3. Epithets of Rudra-Śiva tracked in the Āraṇyaka literature < [Chapter 6b - Epithets (References)]
The Linga Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 24 - The mode of worship of Śiva (Continued) < [Section 2 - Pūrvabhāga]
Shri Gaudiya Kanthahara (by Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati)