Samsaroccheda, Samsara-uccheda, Saṃsāroccheda: 2 definitions

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Samsaroccheda 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.

Alternative spellings of this word include Samsarochchheda.

In Hinduism

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

[«previous next»] — Samsaroccheda in Shaktism glossary
Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Saṃsāroccheda (संसारोच्छेद) [=Saṃsārocchedakī?] refers to “one who destroys transmigratory existence”, according to the Jayadrathayāmala verse 12.33.33cd.—Accordingly, “She is Śāmbhavī who destroys transmigratory existence [i.e., saṃsāra-ucchedakī] and is imperishable contemplation”.

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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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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

[«previous next»] — Samsaroccheda in Purana glossary
Source: Wisdom Library: Skanda-purana

Saṃsāroccheda (संसारोच्छेद) refers to “that which causes destruction of worldly existence”, according to the Skandapurāṇa 3.1.18 (“The Glory of Rāmakuṇḍa: Dharmaputra’s Atonement for False Speech”).—Accordingly, “[...] That [Rāmatīrtha] has such a power. It is destructive of great sins. It confers great Siddhis. It is meritorious. It prevents premature and accidental deaths. It gives worldly pleasures and salvation to men. It destroys the tortures of hells. It grants constant devotion to Rāma. It causes destruction of worldly existence [i.e., saṃsāroccheda-kāraṇa]. [...]”.

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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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