Shataratnasamgraha, Śataratnasaṃgraha, Shata-ratna-samgraha: 1 definition

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Shataratnasamgraha 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 Śataratnasaṃgraha can be transliterated into English as Sataratnasamgraha or Shataratnasamgraha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)

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Source: DSpace at Pondicherry: Siddha Cult in Tamilnadu (shaivism)

Śataratnasaṃgraha (शतरत्नसंग्रह) was complied with a commentary by Umāpati Śivācārya, a well-known teacher of Śaiva philosophy of his time. He flourished in South India in the 13th-14th century C.E. It precisely deals with Śaiva philosophy including its underlying ethics and religion. It also attempts to harmonize the different ideals of self-realisation and to restrain their extravagance.

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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.

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