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Visualization 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.
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Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric Traditions (shaktism)Visualization formed a part of the Navarātra Tantric ritual (an autumnal festival of the warrior goddess Caṇḍikā).—On Mahāṣṭamī is the worship of the Nine Durgās, [...] restraining the breaths; visualization and self-identification with the deity, rite of the sword in Nepal for powers; animal sacrifice and offering blood from a king’s arms and offering a human head; worship of weapons; Goddess is believed to morph into a more uncontrollable presence requiring constant placation.—Various 8th century sources refer to such rituals involving visualization, for example: Devīpurāṇa, Kālikāpurāṇa, Kṛtyakalpataru, Durgābhaktitaraṅgiṇī, Durgāpūjātattva, Durgāpūjāviveka, Bhadrakālīmantravidhiprakaraṇa in Sanderson (2007); account of the Durgā Pūjā in Kelomal, West Bengal (Nicholas 2013).
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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Full-text (+154): Mantrasamarthya, Kriyadhyana, Samarthya, Dhyanasthana, Meghakali, Mantradhyana, Dhyanapada, Leshya, Sukshmadhyana, Niyojana, Bhavanoktavat, Mantravarjita, Varnoccara, Sadashivadhyana, Uktavat, Kalpanatmaka, Vishavaidya, Apahara, Harana, Mantrabala.
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Bodhisattvacharyavatara (by Andreas Kretschmar)
Text Section 207 < [Khenpo Chöga’s Oral Explanations]
Text Sections 120-121 < [Khenpo Chöga’s Oral Explanations]
Introduction By Dzogchen Khenpo Chöga < [Introduction Text]
A Blessed Pilgrimage (by Dr. Yutang Lin)
The Great Chariot (by Longchenpa)
Part 1 - How to practice < [E. Knowing what is to be abandoned and accepted, and how the siddhis are received]
Part 2 - The fruition refuge < [B. The particular objects of refuge]
Part 7 - What these individually maintain < [A. Resolving the view]
The View From the Center (by Ajahn Amaro)
Varahi Tantra (English Study) (by Roberta Pamio)
Chapter 36 - The Pūjā (worship) of the Goddess Vārāhī < [Summary of the Vārāhī Tantra]
A Fistful of Sand (by Phra Ajaan Suwat Suvaco)
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