Trikabheda, Trika-bheda: 1 definition

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Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

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Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Trikabheda (त्रिकभेद) refers to the “triple division”, according to the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—In cosmological terms, the goddess who is the Command and Śiva’s will emerges out of the abode of the goddess Parā. When this takes place, Śiva and Śakti are separated, as it were, and the goddess manifests as triangular in shape. We are told that “when the goddess assumes three parts, the triple world is emitted in an instant” and with it a series of other triads collectively called the ‘triple division’ (trikabheda). [...]

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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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