Murtividya, Murti-vidya, Mūrtividyā: 1 definition
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Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: The Yoginihrdaya, a Sanskrit Tantric TreatiseMūrtividyā (मूर्तिविद्या) refers to one of the Nine Vidyās (presiding over the nine parts of the Śrīcakra), according to the Yoginīhṛdaya (one of the principal works of Tantric Hinduism).—Accordingly, “The first is the Karaśuddhikarī, the second one Ātmarakṣikā, the third Ātmāsanagatā; then, after her, [comes] Cakrāsanagatā, then Sarvamantrāsanasthitā. Sādhyasiddhāsana is the sixth one, her nature being that of Māyā and Lakṣmī, supreme. The one called Mūrtividyā is the seventh goddess. The eighth one is the vidyā Āvāhinī; the ninth is the supreme Bhairavī, also called Mūlavidyā, subjugating the three worlds”.
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: Vidya, Murti.
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Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati Dāsa)
Verse 1.11.5 < [Chapter 11 - Meeting with Śrī Īśvara Purī]
Linga Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 23 - The mode of worship of Siva < [Section 2 - Pūrvabhāga]
Chapter 24 - The mode of worship of Śiva (Continued) < [Section 2 - Pūrvabhāga]
Shaivacintamani (analytical study) (by Swati Sucharita Pattanaik)
Part 2.2 - The mode of Lord Śiva’s worship < [Chapter 2: Śaivism in Śaiva Purāṇas of Odisha]