Vishishaprakriya, Viśiṣaprakriyā, Vishisha-prakriya: 1 definition

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Vishishaprakriya 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 Viśiṣaprakriyā can be transliterated into English as Visisaprakriya or Vishishaprakriya, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)

[«previous next»] — Vishishaprakriya in Shaivism glossary
Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram (shaivism)

Viśiṣaprakriyā (विशिषप्रक्रिया) refers to the “special modality”.—According to Jayaratha the Tantraprakriyā is taught in all the five currents of the Śaivāgama. These include both the Siddhāntāgamas and the Bhairava Tantras. Moreover, the two are intimately connected in all of them. There close relationship is expressed through an interesting analogy. The five currents of Śaiva scripture issue from the five faces of Sadāśiva. Jayaratha links them to the Tantraprakriyā. Associated with them are the five configurations of energies embodied in Yoginīs who constitute the core of the Kālīkrama. These are worshipped in what Jayaratha calls the ‘special modality’ (viśiṣaprakriyā).

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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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