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Hamsadeva, ±á²¹á¹ƒs²¹»å±ð±¹²¹, Hamsa-deva: 1 definition

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Hamsadeva 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.

In Hinduism

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

±á²¹á¹ƒs²¹»å±ð±¹²¹ (हंसदेव) refers to “the god Haṃsaâ€�, according to the á¹¢aá¹­sÄhasrasaṃhitÄ, an expansion of the KubjikÄmatatantra: the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the KubjikÄ cult.—Accordingly, “[...] (The four sacred seats) O JÄ€ PŪ KÄ€ (correspond to the four elements) from Earth onwards. The Yoni of Space is the fifth. [...]. Once the division of the Peak (syllable) has been learned, the god Haṃsa [i.e., ³ó²¹á¹ƒs²¹»å±ð±¹²¹] should be applied. That man, O lady praised by the heroes, is the destroyer of time (which he does in this) and no other way. There are four syllables for each syllable of the name of (each) seat. The Knots accord with the division (of the syllables of) the seats. (The wise) know that (this is) the arising of the seed-syllable HAṂSAâ€�.

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Shakta (शाकà¥à¤�, Å›Äkta) or Shaktism (Å›Äktism) 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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