Shivadrishtishastra, Śivadṛṣṭiśāstra, Shivadrishti-shastra: 1 definition
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Shivadrishtishastra 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 Śivadṛṣṭiśāstra can be transliterated into English as Sivadrstisastra or Shivadrishtishastra, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric TraditionsŚivadṛṣṭiśāstra (शिवदृष्टिशास्त्र) refers to the Śivadṛṣṭi, according to Utpaladeva’s Īśvarapratyabhijñākārikā verse 4.16ab.—Accordingly, “Thus I have set forth this new, easy path as it was explained by my distinguished teacher [Somānanda] in the śāstra, [entitled] the Śivadṛṣṭi (śivadṛṣṭiśāstra)”.
Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.
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Partial matches: Shastra, Shivadrishti.
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