Shubhapratima, Śubhapratima, Shubha-pratima: 1 definition
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Shubhapratima 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 Śubhapratima can be transliterated into English as Subhapratima or Shubhapratima, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramŚubhapratima (शुभप्रतिम) refers to an “auspicious image” according to the Kulakaulinīmata verse 3.82-88.—Accordingly, “[...] Jayā and Vijayā are adorned with golden staffs. The servant is a barbarian (barabara). He is black and (his) head is shaved. He holds a club. Fashion (this) auspicious image [i.e., śubhapratima—pratimāṃ śubhām] of many forms in this way on a cloth or on a stone or make it from plaster or (draw) a picture (of it). It is especially beneficial when one worships, visualizes (the deity) or repeats (her) mantra”.
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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