Simharupa, Siṃharūpa, Simha-rupa: 1 definition
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Simharupa 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.
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramSiṃharūpa (सिंहरूप) refers to the “path of (ritual and yogic) action”, 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, “[...] In the form of the Lion (siṃharūpa), she who is called Vakrikā and faces downwards also creates. Born from the radiance of Kaula, she is Kaulinī in the Kula teaching. [...]”.
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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Ends with: Nrisimharupa.
Full-text: Rupa.
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