Samsaroddharana, Saṃsāroddharaṇa, Samsara-uddharana: 1 definition

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Samsaroddharana 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.

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Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

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Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Saṃsāroddharaṇa (संसारोद्धरण) refers to “that which saves from the world of transmigration”, according to the Jayadrathayāmala verse 1.45.1.—Accordingly, “All this, the endless essence of the scriptures that saves from the world of transmigration (saṃsāroddharaṇa) and the rest is founded on the teacher”.

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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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