Visheshatman, Vishesha-atman, Viśeṣātman, Viśeṣātmā, Vishesha-atma, Visheshatma: 1 definition
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Visheshatman 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 terms Viśeṣātman and Viśeṣātmā can be transliterated into English as Visesatman or Visheshatman or Visesatma or Visheshatma, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric TraditionsViśeṣātman (विशेषात्मन्) refers to “that which is by nature specific”, according to Tantrālokaviveka commentary on the Tantrāloka verses 4.230ab-232ab.—Accordingly, “[...] So, if you properly consider the procedure of invalidation, then (you will realize that) no injunction whatever loses reality. To explain: the rule that is the exception—by nature specific because (viśeṣātman) it is (generally) void of any occasion (for application)—supersedes the general rule, which, being one that always has met with its occasion (for application), is by nature generally applicable. This is what those who know language say:—[‘Moreover, purity and impurity, which are generally enjoined, are simply superseded when a man knows reality. This is how it has been explained here (in the Mālinīvijayottara)’]”.
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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Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu (by Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī)
Verse 2.5.3 < [Part 5 - Permanent Ecstatic Mood (sthāyī-bhāva)]
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Bhajana-Rahasya (by Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura Mahasaya)
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Shri Gaudiya Kanthahara (by Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati)