Murtyashtau, Murti-ashtau, Mūrtyaṣṭau: 1 definition
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Murtyashtau 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 Mūrtyaṣṭau can be transliterated into English as Murtyastau or Murtyashtau, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: HAL: KapalikasMūrtyaṣṭau (मूर्त्यष्टौ):—Another name for Mūrtyaṣṭaka (the eight embodiments (mūrtyaṣṭaka) of Śiva), according to the Svacchandatantra.
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.
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Partial matches: Murti.
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