Shishyakrama, Śiṣyakrama, Shishya-krama: 1 definition

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Shishyakrama 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 Śiṣyakrama can be transliterated into English as Sisyakrama or Shishyakrama, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

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Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Śiṣyakrama (शिष्यक्रम) refers to the “sequence of disciples”, according to the Kularatnoddyota verse 1.30-35ab.—Accordingly, “O fair lady, what you are asking about, namely, the most excellent of them all is that special (realisation) that is accomplished by the Command in the Kula tradition. It is the teaching that has come down (to earth and is based on) six authorities. It is characterized by the (presence of a true) teacher and god  and has come down through the transmission of the tradition (pāramparyakrama) by the sequence of teachers and disciples (śiṣyakramaguruśiṣyakrameṇa tu)”.

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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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