Shriman-mahadeva, Śrīman-mahādeva: 1 definition
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The Sanskrit term Śrīman-mahādeva can be transliterated into English as Sriman-mahadeva or Shriman-mahadeva, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Wisdom Library: ŚaivismŚrīman-mahādeva (श्रीमन्-महादेव, “Utmost and highest Supreme God”):—One of the eleven epithets of Rudra, as adressed to in the second chapter of Śrī-rudram. These names represent his various attributes.
Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.
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Partial matches: Shriman, Mahadeva.
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Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary) (by Śrī Śrīmad Bhaktivedānta Nārāyana Gosvāmī Mahārāja)
Verse 1.2.98 < [Chapter 2 - Divya (the celestial plane)]