Indriyarupa, Indriya-rupa, Indriyarūpa: 1 definition
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Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram (shaivism)Indriyarūpa (इन्द्रियरूप) refers to the “nature of the senses”, according to the Mahānayaprakāśa by Arṇasiṃha (Cf. verse 182-197).—Accordingly, “He who, by virtue of the innate expansion (of his own consciousness) and freedom, assumes the nature of the senses (gṛhītva-indriyarūpatā), without (this thereby) diminishing the glorious power of the Inexplicable (Fourth State of consciousness) in the sphere the objects of sense and who, abandoning (all) exertion (for what is conventionally considered to be) right or wrong, moves (freely) at all times, is known as Meṣanātha who, endowed with the expansion (of consciousness), is ever intent (on realisation)”.
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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Patthana Dhamma (by Htoo Naing)
A Manual of Abhidhamma (by Nārada Thera)
Classification of Matter < [Chapter VI - Analysis of Matter]
The Arising of Material Phenomena < [Chapter VI - Analysis of Matter]
The Buddhist Path to Enlightenment (study) (by Dr Kala Acharya)
4.1. The Meaning of Indriya (Faculties) < [Chapter 2 - Five Groups of Factor]
A Survey of Paramattha Dhammas (by Sujin Boriharnwanaket)
Appendix 3 - To Rupa < [Appendix]