Shaktivedha, Śaktivedha, Shakti-vedha: 1 definition
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Shaktivedha 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 Śaktivedha can be transliterated into English as Saktivedha or Shaktivedha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramŚaktivedha (शक्तिवेध) refers to the “piercing by (Rudra’s) power”, 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, “The piercing by Rudra’s power (śaktivedha) is said to (take place) within the six types of mantras. It manifests in all (the forms of) piercing and is the desired attainment of the Command of the root transmission. [...]”.
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: Vedha, Shakti, Veta.
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