Vidyasiddhi, Vidyāsiddhi, Vidya-siddhi: 1 definition
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Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric TraditionsVidyāsiddhi (विद्यासिद्धि) refers to “(attaining) power over the spell”, according to the Guhyasūtra chapter 9.—Accordingly, “[...] [The Lord spoke]:—[...] He will be released from [the retributive force of] major transgressions; and he will attain low siddhis after two months, middling siddhis after half a year and high siddhis after a year; he will attain power over the spell (vidyāsiddhi). The ability to make himself atomic, along with the others [of the Yogic powers], will arise. He will take pleasure in the company of siddhas. He will attain the wishes he desires; if he is without desires, he will attain liberation. [...]”.
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: Siddhi, Vidya.
Full-text: Madhyama, Abdardha, Mahapapa, Dvimasa, Madhyamasiddhi.
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