Great guru: 1 definition
Introduction:
Great guru 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.
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): (shaktism)The Great Guru is known in the Sanskrit language as Bṛhad-Guru, according to the 17th century Kaulagajamardana (“crushing the Kaula elephant”) authored by Kāśīnātha or Kṛṣṇānandācala.—Accordingly, [as Īśvara said to Pārvatī]: “[...] O great Goddess, hear about the Jain. [...] Some pluck out their hair and dress in white, my dear, and [some] wear red garments and [others wear] indigo and so on. Some are called, 'great guru' (bṛhadguru), and others pursue nonviolence. These are the different varieties in brief; they are [all] called Pāṣaṇḍas [because] they have been excluded from the vedic path. [...]”
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Guru.
Full-text (+7): Brihadguru, Nagarjuna, Vedamarga, Bahishkrita, Sankshepa, Red garment, Indigo cloth, Vedic path, White garment, Non-violence, Pata, Ahimsaka, Shvetapata, Kamamdala, Kartri, Raktambaradhara, Jaina, Raktambara, Kamandaludhara, Kamandaladhara.
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