Vagvivartin, Vag-vivarti, Vagvivarti, Vag-vivartin, Vāgvivartī, Vāgvivartin: 1 definition

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Vagvivartin 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.

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Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

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Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Vāgvivartin (वाग्विवर्तिन्) (Cf. Vāgvivartinī) refers to “(one who is the fourfold) transformation of Speech”, according to the Jayadrathayāmala 3.16.14-15.—Accordingly, “The arising of the supreme energy takes place in the Kula which is consciousness and the supreme abode. She is Bhāsā who is the fourfold transformation of Speech (vāgvivartinī) and illumines everything. She is eternal (nityā), innate, subtle and unfolds the eight Kulas (of the Mothers)”.

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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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