Tantravedin, Tantravedī, Tantravedi, Tantra-vedi, Tantra-vedin: 2 definitions

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Tantravedin 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

Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)

[«previous next»] — Tantravedin in Shaivism glossary
Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric Traditions

Tantravedin (तन्त्रवेदिन्) refers to “those who know the Tantras”, according to the Jayadrathayāmala, Ṣaṭka 1 verse 13.3–18::—Accordingly, “And that [initiation] is either a Samayadīkṣā or Nirvāṇādīkṣā, divided into two because it has two natures. Now the Samayadīkṣā is further twofold because of a difference in the result. [The first] bestows adhikāra [and] follows the practices of jñāna and yoga, [the second] destroys the latent impressions of that [soul?] and bestows a state of eternal pervasion [with the deity]. [That is known] by the firm ones who know the Tantras (tantravedin). [...]

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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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Languages of India and abroad

Kannada-English dictionary

[«previous next»] — Tantravedin in Kannada glossary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

Taṃtravēdi (ತಂತ್ರವೇದಿ):—

1) [noun] a man who has proficiency in a particular branch of technology.

2) [noun] a man versed in the mystical path of worshipping Śakti, the Goddess of Cosmic Power.

3) [noun] a man versed in any of the scriptures subsidiary to the Vēda or Upaniṣads.

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Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.

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