Mahanayaprabheda, Mahanaya-prabheda, Mahānayaprabheda: 1 definition
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Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramMahānayaprabheda (महानयप्रभेद) refers to the “Mahānaya division” (of the Kaula schools), according to the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—Accordingly, “I will tell (you now) about the Northern (tradition) that has authority (in the Tretā Age) at the end of Dvāpara. Along with the Mahānaya division (mahānayaprabheda) (of the Kaula schools), (the Bhairava of this tradition) is seated on a lotus and a ghost. His form is large and, a hero, he is accompanied by Asitā (the Black One) and is pleasing. [...]”.
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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Partial matches: Prabheda, Mahanaya.
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