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Samastadhvan, , Samasta-adhvan: 1 definition

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Samastadhvan 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.

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Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)

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

Samastādhvan (समस्ताध्वन�) refers to the “entire cosmic path�, according to the Jñānaratnāvalī, (p. 267).—Accordingly, “Next, the 󲹳ܳپī-īṣ� is twofold, and it is said [in the scriptures]: ‘[...]�. This is the meaning: ‘in the same way� means through Dz, that it to say the rituals and union [with the respective deity] for the and akāma bhautikī are just like those for the and akāma naiṣṭhikī. Therefore the ritual for the kind is the purification of the universe up to . For the Ծṣk峾 it is the purification of the entire cosmic path [i.e., 󱹲-śǻ󲹲Բ] and then union. Or rather, for the there is union with enjoyments in the pure universe, and for the Ծṣk峾 there is union with Śiva. […]�.

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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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