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Ardhanarishvaravrata, 󲹲īśٲ, Ardhanarishvara-vrata: 1 definition

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Ardhanarishvaravrata 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.

The Sanskrit term 󲹲īśٲ can be transliterated into English as Ardhanarisvaravrata or Ardhanarishvaravrata, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Ardhanarishvaravrata in Shaivism glossary
: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric Traditions

󲹲īśٲ (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. [...]�.

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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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