Shivadrishti, Śivadṛṣṭi, Shiva Drishti, Sivadrishti: 8 definitions
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Shivadrishti 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 Śivadṛṣṭi can be transliterated into English as Sivadrsti or Shivadrishti, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaiva philosophy
The Śivadṛṣṭi by Somānanda. This important text (along with its commentary), is the first philosophical presentation of non-dual Śaivism and foundation stone of the Pratyabhijñā school.
The Śivadṛṣṭi of Somānanda is the earliest work of the pratyabhijñā school It has been publisyhed as Noi. LIX of the Kashmir Series of Texts and Studies. The Śivadṛṣṭi has been commented upon by Utpaladeva, the direct disciple of Somānanda. Unfortunately, Utpaladeva’s commentary, in the form in which it has come down to us (a single manuscript), does not go beyond the second half of the fourth chapter.
Shaiva philosophy is a spritiual tradition within Hinduism that includes theories such as the relationship between the Atman (individual soul) and Siva, the nature of liberation (moksha), and the concepts of maya (illusion) and shakti (divine energy). Saiva philosophy teaches that union with Shiva can be achieved through knowledge, devotion, and spiritual practice. It encompasses major branches like Shaiva Siddhanta and Kashmir Shaivism.
General definition (in Hinduism)
The Śivadṛṣṭi; Sanskrit work by Srisomānandanātha. A Vritti was written by Utpaladeva.
Śivadṛṣṭi (शिवदृष्टि):—Somānanda’s Śivadṛṣṭi expounds a form of absolute idealism: the denial that material things could exist independently of consciousness understood as the sole original principle. Central to this philosophy is a critique of the notion that our thoughts represent physical objects that exist independently of consciousness. The argument is that what appear as external, physical objects really depend upon consciousness. In other words, their intrinsic natures are conscious.
Shiva Drishti. Shiva means auspicious and a drishti is a focal point, either a physical point of reference such as the horizon or a mental focus. Together they mean “focusing on the divine” or “seeing the good.” In tantric philosophy our perspective (darshana) colors the way we see the world, like lenses placed over our eyes. This perspective is formed through our interactions. We make schemas about the world that help us perceive new information and react accordingly. Becoming aware of our darshana is the first step in recognizing the cause of our suffering. If we continually see the world from a negative viewpoint, we will always see the glass half empty.
Shiva drishti is how we can choose to see the glass half full. We can choose to look through the lens of goodness. Auspiciousness is present within each of us, when we learn to lie down in one’s true self and truly reside from a place of goodness there isn’t room for anything else. Often times we feel enclosed by suffering, overwhelmed and pressed up against it.
Shiva drishti is the ability to pull back our awareness and view things from a bird’s eye view. Allowing ourselves to feel complete spaciousness, setting a clear intention for goodness and then sticking to it. Aligning intention with action in order to become not just benevolent (good thinking) but beneficent (good actions). We can learn to enhance the good instead of proliferating negative thought patterns and actions.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
1) Śivadṛṣṭi (शिवदृष्टि) as mentioned in Aufrecht’s Catalogus Catalogorum:—śaiva, by Somānandanātha. Quoted by Abhinavagupta in Īśvarapratyabhijñāsūtravimarśinī, by Sāyaṇa in Sarvadarśanasaṃgraha, by Kaivalyāśrama Oxf. 108^a.
—[commentary] W. 1613 ([fragmentary]).
2) Śivadṛṣṭi (शिवदृष्टि):—śaiva. Quoted by Utpaladeva in Īśvarapratyabhijñāsūtra.
—[commentary] by Utpaladeva. Stein 225. 359 (āhnika 1-3 complete, and part of āhnika 4).
3) Śivadṛṣṭi (शिवदृष्टि):—from the Īśvarapratyabhijñā śaiva. Ak 805 (inc.). C. Padasaṃgati. ibid.
4) Śivadṛṣṭi (शिवदृष्टि):—attributed to Daurvāsa Muni. Cs 3, 153.
Śivadṛṣṭi (शिवदृष्टि):—[=śiva-dṛṣṭi] [from śiva] f. Name of [work] (containing the Śaiva system, by Somānanda-nātha).
Śivadṛṣṭi (शिवदृष्टि):—f. Titel eines Werkes (System der Śaiva) [SARVADARŚANAS. 91, 15.]
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Shiva, Drishti, Drshti.
Starts with: Shivadrishtishastra, Shivadrishtivritti.
Full-text (+49): Shivadrishtishastra, Somananda, Shivadrishtivritti, Aunmukhya, Samngamaditya, Mahaguru, Somanandanatha, Samavishta, Samiksha, Shabdadhatusamiksha, Yukti, Aprasiddha, Bhattaraka, Yuktinibandhana, Sarvarahasya, Pranayama, Udita, Nibandhana, Nigudha, Antargata.
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Shaiva Tantra: A way of Self-awareness (by L. N. Sharma)
Chapter 2 - Unity, Polarity, Multiplicity
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Pratyabhijna and Shankara’s Advaita (comparative study) (by Ranjni M.)
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2. Etymology of the Term Māyā < [Chapter 4 - Ultimate Reality and God in Pratyabhijñā and Advaita]
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Principle of Shakti in Kashmir Shaivism (Study) (by Nirmala V.)
Part 11 - Śakti as the Overarching Nature of Śiva < [Chapter 3 - Evolution of Śakti in Kashmir Śaivism]
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Part 2.7 - Aunmukhya: The Preceding State of Icchā < [Chapter 2 - The form and functions of Śakti in Kashmir Śaivism]
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