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Prasiddhatman, ʰٳ, ʰٳ, Prasiddha-atman, Prasiddha-atma, Prasiddhatma: 1 definition

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Prasiddhatman 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)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Prasiddhatman in Shaktism glossary
: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

ʰٳ (प्रसिद्धात्मन्) refers to the “Famous Self� representing one of the five ‘measures� unfolding the thirty-six metaphysical principles, according to the Ṭīkā (commentary) on the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—[...] The stages in the ascent to the End of the Twelve [i.e., 屹岹śԳٲ] are understood as phases of the utterance of the syllable O�. The texts present the stages of the ascent up to the End of the Sixteen [i.e., ṣoḍaśԳٲ] in a number of ways. The first is found in the Ṭīkā. There we are told that there are five measures, each corresponding to a type of Self (ٳ) that pervades a number of finger-breadths of the body as follows: [4) ʰٳ—Famous Self: extends from the Heart to the energy in the Cavity of Brahmā on the crown of the head for 36 fingers, ...]. [...]. All thirty-six metaphysical Principles are perceived along with the pervasion of the first five.

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Shakta (शाक्�, 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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