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Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Vyomātmaka (व्योमात्मक) refers to the “higher space”, according to 10th-century polymath Vācaspati Miśra commenting on the Yogasūtra.—Vācaspati, clearly influenced by the Tantric approach to Yoga, directs that the adept should imagine a lotus with eight petals between the abdomen and the heart. This lotus is first turned upwards by means of the breath. In the calyx are the three letters A, U and Ma, one above the other, corresponding to the spheres of the Sun, Moon and Fire and the states of waking, dreaming and deep sleep, respectively. Then, “[...] Above that is the higher space [i.e., vyomātmaka], the Sound of Brahman itself, the fourth state of ultra-consciousness, which the knowers of Brahman call the half-measure (the ardhamātra)”.

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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.

Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)

Source: Shodhganga: Cidgagana candrika a study

Vyomātmaka (व्योमात्मक) refers to the “four-folds of ethereal”, according to a comparative analysis of the Divyacakorika and Kramaprakāśika commentaries on Kālidāsa’s Cidgaganacandrikā.—Accordingly, Śiva or Prakāśa, represents the a-kara. Ha-kara the ending alphabet represents four folds of ethereal (vyomātmaka) Khecarī, Bhūcarī, Dikcarī and Gocarī Śaktis. Ma-kāra represents Vimarśa-Śakti. They all unite to form the complete I consciousness. (pūrṇāhanta rūpa–aham). The creation of the entire universe thus unfolds step by step. The first impulse “Cit” (vimarśa) is the Vāmeśvarī, who brings out the projection of the universe of names and forms with the help of the other four fold Śaktis. [...] The five stages of the first Impulse “sound” (Nāda) are: 1) Vāmeśvarī-śakti, 2) Khecarī-śakti, 3) Bhūcarī-śakti, 4) Dikcarī-śakti and 5) Gocarī-śakti. They are the Śaktis who operate in the Subtlest form of the Universe before the actual manifestation. Hence they are called the forms of “Vyomātmaka Śaktis”.

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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.

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

Source: archive.org: Yoga Vasishtha Maharamayana

Vyomātmaka (व्योमात्मक) refers to an “infinite vacuity” (of which the universe is composed), as mentioned in the Yogavasistha 7.183.—Accordingly, as Brahmā said: “[...] It being quite evident to you as to ourselves also, that the universe is composed of an infinite vacuity [i.e., vyomātmaka] only; it is not impossible for its being contained within the hollow of the human heart, as in the minute particle of the vacuous mind, which contains all things in it in the manner of its dreams. If it were possible for the minute granule of their vacuous minds, to contain the figures of their houses and their domestic circles within itself, why should it be thought impossible for them, to compress the greater and lesser circle of this earth also, within their ample space. [...]”.

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The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.

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Partial matches: Atmaka, Vyoman.

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Cidgaganacandrika (study) (by S. Mahalakshmi)

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