Vigrahayishana, Vigrahayīśāna, Vigrahe-ishana: 1 definition

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Vigrahayishana 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.

The Sanskrit term Vigrahayīśāna can be transliterated into English as Vigrahayisana or Vigrahayishana, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

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Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Vigraheśāna (विग्रहेशान) refers to the “(invisible) form of the Lord”, according to the Kubjikāmata-tantra, the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—Accordingly, “Accomplishment is not far and liberation is in the grasp of the disciple who, equal in pleasure and pain, behaves in this way. One should worship whatever the teacher gives as (his) teaching. Therefore, having known (the matter) in this way, the teacher is (realised to be) deity and in no other way. One should worship him by prostrating before him, with meditation and Yoga at all three times (of the day). One cannot perceive the invisible form of the Lord (vigraheśāna) in any other way”.

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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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