Vishvasthiti, Viśvasthiti, Vishva-sthiti: 1 definition

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Vishvasthiti 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 Viśvasthiti can be transliterated into English as Visvasthiti or Vishvasthiti, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

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Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Viśvasthiti (विश्वस्थिति) refers to the “cosmic condition”, according to the Ciñcinīmatasārasamuccaya verse 7.233cd-236.— Accordingly, “[...] The Wheel in the form of the universe is manifest and illumines the cosmic condition (viśvasthitiviśvasthityāvabhāsakam ). This radiant energy is universal destruction, 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”.

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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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