Shadoli, Shash-oli, Ṣaḍoli: 1 definition

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Shadoli 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 Ṣaḍoli can be transliterated into English as Sadoli or Shadoli, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Ṣaḍoli (षडोलि) refers to the “six lineages”, according to the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—Accordingly, “(Now) I will tell (you) about the arising (of the tradition) that gives bliss and accomplishment in the Kṛta Age. (The teacher here) with senses subdued is called Mīnanātha. He is the one who has descended into that House. He is the Lord accompanied by (the goddess) Kulālī. They are four in accord with the diversity of (their) practice. They exert authority and possess the various lineages. The Lord possesses the Six Lineages (ṣaḍoli). [...]”.

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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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