Shivatvada, Śivatvadā, Shivatva-da: 1 definition
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Shivatvada 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 Śivatvadā can be transliterated into English as Sivatvada or Shivatvada, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric TraditionsŚivatvadā (शिवत्वदा) refers to “that which bestows Śiva-hood”, according to the Jñānaratnāvalī, (p. 268).—Accordingly, “Now the lokadharmiṇī is divided into the superior and the inferior. Of these the superior bestows Śiva-hood (śivatvadā). And it is said: ‘Having purified the pure and impure karma situated on the cosmic path, whichever [initiation] brings about liberation is the supreme lokadharmiṇī [initiation]’”
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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