Vishvasamharaka, Viśvasaṃhāraka, Vishva-samharaka: 1 definition
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Vishvasamharaka 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 Viśvasaṃhāraka can be transliterated into English as Visvasamharaka or Vishvasamharaka, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramViśvasaṃhāraka (विश्वसंहारक) [=viśvasaṃhāra?] refers to “universal destruction”, according to the Ciñcinīmatasārasamuccaya verse 7.233cd-236.— Accordingly, “[...] The Wheel in the form of the universe is manifest and illumines the cosmic condition. This radiant energy is universal destruction (viśvasaṃhāraka), it is the consuming fire of absorption. The Sequence of Violent (absorption) with its many divisions is the most excellent. The Krama yogi who does this is beloved of the Yoginīs”.
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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Partial matches: Vishva, Samharaka.
Full-text: Vishvasamhara.
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