Vishvasamkalpa, Vishva-samkalpa, Vishva-sankalpa, Vishvasankalpa, Viśvasaṃkalpa, Viśvasaṅkalpa: 1 definition

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Vishvasamkalpa 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 Viśvasaṃkalpa and Viśvasaṅkalpa can be transliterated into English as Visvasamkalpa or Vishvasamkalpa or Visvasankalpa or Vishvasankalpa, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

[«previous next»] — Vishvasamkalpa in Shaktism glossary
Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric Traditions (shaktism)

Viśvasaṃkalpa (विश्वसंकल्प) refers to “realizing everyone’s dreams”, according to the King Vatsarāja’s Pūjāstuti called the Kāmasiddhistuti (also Vāmakeśvarīstuti), guiding one through the worship of the Goddess Nityā.—Accordingly, “[...] I worship the three-eyed sharp-natured Kṣetreśa. His body is black, he has destroyed his adversaries, he carries a skull-bowl and a spear, [but] he is compassionate. I resort to Śaṅkhanidhi and Padmanidhi, who who sit upon a conch and lotus [respectively] as their seats. They are patient, bear the gestures of generosity and protection in their hands, and bring about everyone’s dreams (viśvasaṃkalpa-kalpaka). [...]

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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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