Ardhanarishvaravrata, īśٲ, Ardhanarishvara-vrata: 1 definition
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The Sanskrit term īśٲ can be transliterated into English as Ardhanarisvaravrata or Ardhanarishvaravrata, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric Traditionsīśٲ (अर्धनारीश्वरव्रत) refers to a type of Vrata (“observance�), according to the Guhyasūtra chapter 9.—Accordingly, “[...] [The Lord spoke]:—[...] In the left hand, he should hold a winnowing fan in the observance of Ardhanārīśvara [i.e., īśٲ]. Adopting this observance he should eat alms, keep his senses under control, be devoted to regular obligatory recitation and oblation, rejecting the receipt of gifts. He should venerate God three times [a day] and perform ablutions three times [a day]. Eating vegetables and barley-gruel, eating bulbs, roots and fruits, for one month. [...]�.

Shaiva (शै�, 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: Vrata, Ardhanarishvara.
Full-text: Ardhanarishvara.
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