Vibhavamurti, Vibhavamūrti, Vibhava-murti: 1 definition

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In Hinduism

Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)

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Source: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama Texts

Vibhavamūrti (विभवमूर्ति) refers to “God’s aspects”, as discussed in chapter 11 of the Sāttvatasaṃhitā: one of the most ancient of Pāñcarātra Āgamas consisting of roughly 3500 verses which stresses the theological standpoint of the oneness of God despite his various vyūhas (modes of existence), vibhavas (manifestations) and avatāras (incarnations).—Description of the chapter [vibhavamūrti-dhyāna-vidhi]: [...] It is stated that God takes His many shapes out of His own desire (5b) to come within the grasp of His worshippers, doing so out of compassion (17a) for His worshippers who have faith and devotion, etc. Indeed, God comes to man in five ways: in their believing hearts, as a Being in the sky, as a concentrated Power in this mundane world, as the recipient Person in the midst of the (sacrificial) Fire, and as the pervasive Spirit in the Waters (16b). [...]

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Pancaratra (पाञ्चरात्र, pāñcarātra) represents a tradition of Hinduism where Narayana is revered and worshipped. Closeley related to Vaishnavism, the Pancaratra literature includes various Agamas and tantras incorporating many Vaishnava philosophies.

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