Shaktyananda, Śaktyānanda, Shakti-ananda: 1 definition
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The Sanskrit term Śaktyānanda can be transliterated into English as Saktyananda or Shaktyananda, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram1) Śaktyānanda (शक्त्यानन्द) is the name of a teacher.—After Abhinava has listed the Yuganāthas, their consorts and disciples who are worshipped in the Siddhacakra, he says that “there are other teachers and their consorts mentioned in the Kālīkula” (Tantrāloka 29.43ab) Jayaratha explains that: “because they are disembodied (amūrta) they should only be recollected and not worshipped in a special way (as) the previous teachers have not mentioned them” (ibid. commentary). Jayaratha quotes the Devīpañcaśataka (verse 3.15cd-17ab) as an example of a Kālīkrama Tantra in which they are mentioned. They are: [e.g., Śaktyānanda and Mahānandā;] [...] (preamble to Tantrāloka verse 29.43-46ab).
2) Śaktyānanda (शक्त्यानन्द) refers to the “bliss of energy”, according to the Śrīmatottara-tantra, an expansion of the Kubjikāmatatantra: the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—Accordingly, [while describing the visualized form of Navātman Bhairava]: “[...] The Vaḍava Fire is energized by the Yoga of Stillness. It is delighted by the bliss of Navātman and is rich with the juice of the bliss of (its own) energy (śaktyānanda). The Vaḍava Fire is energized by the Yoga of the Supreme Nectar. One who is free of the bondage of phenomenal existence has crossed the ocean of phenomenal existence. Therefore, one should practice Stillness with all effort. [...]”.
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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