Sammishritva, Saṃmiśritva, Sam-mishritva: 1 definition

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Sammishritva 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 Saṃmiśritva can be transliterated into English as Sammisritva or Sammishritva, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

[«previous next»] — Sammishritva in Shaktism glossary
Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Saṃmiśritva (संमिश्रित्व) refers to “being mixed together”, according to the Kularatnoddyota, one of the earliest Kubjikā Tantras.—Accordingly, “[...] That is said to be the union of Śiva and Śakti. There, O goddess, they are also churned together as befits (the act of union). There, O dear one, the male seed and menses, the vital essence (of the god and the goddess) are mixed together (saṃmiśritva). The great and immortal Drop originated there, O fair faced one, energized and shining, (it shone with the) light of tens of millions of suns. [...]”.

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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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