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Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Tapasvijana (तपस्विजन) refers to “ascetics”, according to the Kubjikāmata-tantra, the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—Accordingly, “One should make an effort to seek a teacher who brings about eternal bliss and awakens (his disciples) to what is beneficial. (The true teacher is) is fortunate and pleasing to see. [...] He is well versed in the ways of the world. He is intent of ritual, peaceful, a good devotee and beloved by (his) teacher. He is well content, free of greed and is the beloved of ascetics (tapasvijana-vatsala). [...]”.

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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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Sanskrit dictionary

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Tapasvijana (तपस्विजन).—[masculine] = seq. [masculine] (also coll.).

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Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.

See also (Relevant definitions)

Partial matches: Vijana, Tapas.

Full-text: Aniyantrana, Niyantrana.

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