Shadashra, Ṣaḍaśra, Shad-ashra, Shadasra: 3 definitions
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Shadashra 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.
The Sanskrit term Ṣaḍaśra can be transliterated into English as Sadasra or Shadashra, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Ṣaḍasra (षडस्र) refers to “six spokes”, according to the Ṣaṭsāhasrasaṃhitā, an expansion of the Kubjikāmatatantra: the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—Accordingly, “(Kāmarūpa) is the Neuter (absolute) within the qualities. It has emerged as the pervasion (of consciousness) and, in front of the middle seat, is located on the peak in front. (Pleasing and delicate) like a lotus petal, it is radiant (with energy) and grey in colour. It shakes with mighty and fierce currents (of energy) engaged in striking against (it) and rocking (it) all around as it dries up (the entire) universe. The all-pervasive Lord of Kula resides within (this), the maṇḍala of six spokes [i.e., ṣaḍasra-maṇḍala]. There is nothing devoid of that within the sphere of emanation and withdrawal”.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
1) Ṣaḍaśra (षडश्र):—[=ṣaḍ-aśra] [from ṣaḍ > ṣaṣ] ([Catalogue(s)]) mfn. hexagonal ([wrong reading] -asra etc.)
2) Ṣaḍaśrā (षडश्रा):—[=ṣaḍ-aśrā] [from ṣaḍ > ṣaṣ] f. Leea Hirta or Phyllanthus Emblica, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
Ṣaḍasra (षडस्र):—adj. sechseckig [Oxforder Handschriften 96,b,12. fg. 97,b,9.]
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
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Starts with: Shadashraka, Shadashrama.
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