Shilavedha, Śilāvedha, Shila-vedha: 1 definition
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The Sanskrit term Śilāvedha can be transliterated into English as Silavedha or Shilavedha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram1) Śilāvedha (शिलावेध) [= Śilāvedhadeva] is the “famed-name” of Rudradeva (i.e., Vaiśya-Śavarāvayava/Śrīdhara)—one of the Sixteen Siddhas according to the Kubjikānityāhnikatilaka: a derative text drawing from Tantras and other sources such as the Ṣaṭsāhasrasaṃhitā.—These sixteen spiritual teachers represent the disciples of the Nine Nāthas who propagated the Western Transmission noted in the Kubjikā Tantras.—Rudradeva is the Caryā name of this Nātha (i.e., the public name the Siddha uses when living as a wandering renouncer). His well-known or “famed” name (prasiddha) is Śilāvedha-deva. A Nātha may have more than one such ‘famed name’ (kīrtināma), according to the number of extraordinary events especially associated with him.
Note: Vaiśya-śavarāvayava was called Śilāvedha-deva because he pierced (vedha) a stone (śilā) with a mere look.
2) Śilāvedha (शिलावेध) is also mentioned as the “famed-name” of Mudrāsphoṭa—another one of the Sixteen Siddhas.—Mudrāsphoṭa is the Caryā name of this Nātha (i.e., the public name the Siddha uses when living as a wandering renouncer). His well-known or “famed” name (prasiddha) is Śilāvedha. A Nātha may have more than one such ‘famed name’ (kīrtināma), according to the number of extraordinary events especially associated with him.
Note: Devagaṇa was called Śilāvedha-deva because he pierced (vedha) a stone (śilā) with a mere look.
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: Shila, Vedha, Cila, Veta.
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