Shatsahasra-samhita, Ṣaṭsāhasra-saṃhitā: 2 definitions

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Shatsahasra-samhita 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 Ṣaṭsāhasra-saṃhitā can be transliterated into English as Satsahasra-samhita or Shatsahasra-samhita, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

[«previous next»] — Shatsahasra-samhita in Shaktism glossary
Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Ṣaṭsāhasrasaṃhitā (षट्साहस्रसंहिता) is an expansion of the Kubjikāmatatantra: the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.

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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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General definition (in Hinduism)

[«previous next»] — Shatsahasra-samhita in Hinduism glossary
Source: Google Books: The Ṣaṭsāhasra Saṃhitā

Ṣaṭsāhasra-saṃhitā (षट्साहस्र-संहिता).—Closely related to the Kubjikāmata-tantra is the Ṣaṭsāhasra-saṃhitā which contains approximately 6000 ślokas, as its title indicates, in fifty chaptesre. Of the Ṣaṭsāhasra-saṃhitā there appear to exist only three manuscripts. The Ṣaṭsāhasra-saṃhitā is an enlarged version of the Kubjikāmata-tantra.

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