Shadadhvan, Ṣaḍadhvan, Shash-adhvan, Shad-adhvan: 1 definition
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The Sanskrit term Ṣaḍadhvan can be transliterated into English as Sadadhvan or Shadadhvan, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram1) Ṣaḍadhvan (षडध्वन्) or “six paths” refers to an example of the ‘six parts’ (Ṣaṭprakārā, cf. Ṣaṭka) [of the Goddess], according to the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—The Six Parts denote the Six Paths (ṣaḍadhvan) of manifestation, that is, the Path of the Worlds (bhuvana), Principles (tattva) and Energies (kalā) and their corresponding phonemic counterparts the Paths of Mantras, Parts of Mantra (pāda) and Letters (varṇa).
2) Ṣaḍadhvan (षडध्वन्) refers to the “six-fold cosmic path”.—[...] Entry into the Śāmbhava state is momentary and is beyond even yogic practice, let alone ritual. But a fundamental modification has been made of the basic model, which we may briefly outline here in the context of our present theme. The framework around which Siddhānta initiation is constructed is the notion of the Sixfold cosmic Path (ṣaḍadhvan). The entire cosmic order is divided into three aspects. These are, from gross to subtle, the hierarchy of world orders (bhuvana), the corresponding ascending order of metaphysical principles (tattva) and spheres of force that contain the worlds and the principles. [...]
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Shash, Adhvan, Sat.
Ends with: Divishadadhvan.
Full-text: Bhuvanadhvan, Tattvadhvan, Padadhvan, Mantradhvan, Varnadhvan, Kaladhvan, Kalakrama.
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