Shodasharupin, Shodasha-rupi, Ṣoḍaśarūpin, Ṣoḍaśarūpī, Shodasha-rupin, Shodasharupi: 1 definition
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Shodasharupin 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 terms Ṣoḍaśarūpin and Ṣoḍaśarūpī can be transliterated into English as Sodasarupin or Shodasharupin or Sodasarupi or Shodasharupi, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramṢoḍaśarūpin (षोडशरूपिन्) (Cf. Ṣoḍaśarūpiṇī) refers to “that which consists of sixteen (parts)”, according to the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—Accordingly, [while describing the Niṣkala Form of Śrīnātha]—“[...] One should always apply the vidyā that consists of sixteen parts (pada-ṣoḍaśarūpiṇī). The venerable teacher is the aggregate of energies * * *, he is the lord of the Western Tradition. He who neither reads nor writes (and is free of all thought constructs) should be lead into the Supreme within the End of the Twelve. [...]”.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Rupi, Shodasha.
Starts with: Shodasharupini.
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