Abhavavivarjita, Abhāvavivarjita, Abhava-vivarjita: 1 definition

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Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

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Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Abhāvavivarjita (अभावविवर्जित) refers to “one who is devoid of ‘non-being’”, according to the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—Accordingly, [while describing the Niṣkala Form of Śrīnātha]—“[...] O Lord, come down through the series (of teachers) * * * (?) he abides within Śaṅkhinī (in Suṣumṇā) * * * Both with form and without form, he is devoid of (both) being and non-being [abhāvavivarjita]. (He is) where there is both enjoyment and Yoga and he is adorned with the three syllables (of the Triangle). [...]”.

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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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