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Guptadevi, ³Ò³Ü±è³Ù²¹»å±ð±¹Ä«, Gupta-devi: 1 definition

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Guptadevi 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

³Ò³Ü±è³Ù²¹»å±ð±¹Ä« (गà¥à¤ªà¥à¤¤à¤¦à¥‡à¤µà¥€) is the “secret nameâ€� of µþ¾±³¾²ú²¹»å±ð±¹Ä« —one of the Sixteen Siddhas according to the KubjikÄnityÄhnikatilaka: a derative text drawing from Tantras and other sources such as the á¹¢aá¹­sÄhasrasaṃhitÄ.—These sixteen spiritual teachers represent the disciples of the Nine NÄthas who propagated the Western Transmission noted in the KubjikÄ Tantras.—µþ¾±³¾²ú²¹»å±ð±¹Ä� is the CaryÄ name of this NÄtha (i.e., the public name the Siddha uses when living as a wandering renouncer). His Gopya or “secret nameâ€� is ³Ò³Ü±è³Ù²¹»å±ð±¹Ä« (or Vimala ?). This secret name is the one by which he is known only to fellow initiates, his teachers and disciples. It is never revealed to anybody outside the circle of initiates.

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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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