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Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)

Source: archive.org: The Parakhya Tantra

Udbalita (उद्बलित) refers to “(being) enlivened”, according to the Parākhyatantra 4.29.—Accordingly, “And just as a medicinal herb, [though it is itself] insentient, because of its power [enlivens consciousness] in one who is tormented by poison, so too, in the [process of the] soul’s attaining of a revelation of its [innate power of] consciousness, an instrument must necessarily be made, [and that instrument is:] kalā. [Only] then, when he has had his activity enlivened by Kalā (kalā-udbalita-vṛttika), does the soul (asau) become extroverted towards the objects of experience”.

Note: The use of the expression udbalita in connection with kalā is widespread (see, e.g., Mataṅgavidyāpāda 10:17c and the passages referred to in fn. 319 on p. 233 above).

Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric Traditions

Udbalita (उद्बलित) refers to “(being) strengthened”, according to the Īśvarapratyabhijñākārikā 3.2.11.—Accordingly, “And this Awareness-principle, consisting of [unlimited] Agency, [becomes] limited—[though] it is strengthened by partial agency (kalā-udbalita)—abiding as a [mere] attribute in a person whose [habitual] nature is unconscious, [identifying as he does with] the void, [prāṇa, mind,] and [body].”.

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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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Partial matches: Ut, Balita, Balia.

Ends with: Kalodbalita.

Full-text: Kalodbalita.

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