Shashthacarya, Ṣaṣṭhācārya, Shashtha-acarya: 1 definition
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Shashthacarya 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 Ṣaṣṭhācārya can be transliterated into English as Sasthacarya or Shashthacarya, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
Alternative spellings of this word include Shashthacharya.
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramṢaṣṭhācārya (षष्ठाचार्य) refers to Mitranātha, according to the Kularatnoddyota, one of the earliest Kubjikā Tantras.—Accordingly: “[...] O mistress of Kula, this Kulakrama was brought down (to earth) by these two through the ages as I have told (you before). He is a certain one who, by virtue of (his) association with the (primal) cause, is sanctified with the name ‘Mitranātha’. He impells the unfailing Command and (so) should be worshipped in the venerable lineage of Siddhas. Oḍunātha and the rest who bestow the supreme accomplishment are his disciples. He is born from my terrifying creation with the name Ṣaṣṭhācārya. [...]”.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Sashtha, Acarya, Cashta.
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Full-text: Bhishanisrishti, Pravartaka, Avatarya.
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