Sarvashakti, ³§²¹°ù±¹²¹Å›²¹°ì³Ù¾±: 6 definitions
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Sarvashakti 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 ³§²¹°ù±¹²¹Å›²¹°ì³Ù¾± can be transliterated into English as Sarvasakti or Sarvashakti, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
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In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation³§²¹°ù±¹²¹Å›²¹°ì³Ù¾± (सरà¥à¤µà¤¶à¤•à¥à¤¤à¤�) refers to “all energiesâ€�, according to the ÅšivapurÄṇa 2.3.6.—Accordingly, as MenÄ eulogised Goddess ÅšivÄ:—“Great favour has been shown by you, O Goddess, O mother of the universe, inasmuch as you have manifested yourself in front of me brilliantly. You are the primordial one among all Energies [i.e., ²õ²¹°ù±¹²¹Å›²¹°ì³Ù¾±]. O ÅšivÄ, you are the mother of the three worlds. O Goddess you are the beloved of Åšiva, you are great goddess eulogised by the gods. O great Goddess, be pleased. Remain in my meditation in this form, but have the form of my daughter in public viewâ€�.

The Purana (पà¥à¤°à¤¾à¤�, purÄṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram³§²¹°ù±¹²¹Å›²¹°ì³Ù¾± (सरà¥à¤µà¤¶à¤•à¥à¤¤à¤�) refers to “all the energiesâ€�, according to the á¹¢aá¹sÄhasrasaṃhitÄ, an expansion of the KubjikÄmatatantra: the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the KubjikÄ cult.—Accordingly, “The face called ‘Unbornâ€� is on the plane of the End of the Twelve. It is the supreme, eternally active Brahman who is born from the abode of all the energies (²õ²¹°ù±¹²¹Å›²¹°ì³Ù¾±). It is NirvÄṇa, the qualitiless, tranquil and faultless Bliss of Stillness. Know that that is Åšiva, the all-pervasive Lord who is the ground of the energy of his own will. Inexplicable and beyond the three (levels of) Speech, he (can only be) praised indirectlyâ€�.
: Brill: Åšaivism and the Tantric Traditions (shaktism)1) ³§²¹°ù±¹²¹Å›²¹°ì³Ù¾± (सरà¥à¤µà¤¶à¤•à¥à¤¤à¤�) refers to one of ten Goddesses mentioned in the KÄmasiddhi-stuti (also VÄmakeÅ›varÄ«-stuti) and the VÄmakeÅ›varatantra (also known as Ni³Ù²âÄåá¹£oá¸aÅ›ikÄrṇava).—[...] The next four verses, 17â€�20 [of the KÄmasiddhistuti], respectively praise the set of ten Goddesses. The list can be completed with the help of the VÄmakeÅ›varatantra (1.173-175) [e.g., ³§²¹°ù±¹²¹Å›²¹°ì³Ù¾±].
2) ³§²¹°ù±¹²¹Å›²¹°ì³Ù¾± (सरà¥à¤µà¤¶à¤•à¥à¤¤à¤�) refers to “she who possesses all powersâ€� and is sued to describe Goddess Ni³Ù²âÄå Åšakti, according to the King VatsarÄja’s PÅ«jÄstuti called the KÄmasiddhistuti (also VÄmakeÅ›varÄ«stuti), guiding one through the worship of the Goddess Ni³Ù²âÄå.—Accordingly, “I resort to the glorious sandals (Å›°ùÄ«±èÄå»å³Ü°ìÄå-»å±¹²¹²â²¹) of ParamaÅ›iva (Åšiva in the Ultimate state), who is eternally in equilibrial union with the Goddess characterised by boundless bliss. I revere the Ni³Ù²âÄå Åšakti of the Lord, i.e. ParamaÅ›iva. She possesses all powers (²õ²¹°ù±¹²¹Å›²¹°ì³Ù¾±) and carries out the five tasks [for him]. She bestows grace upon all, is eternal, and is the motherly origin of all good. [...]â€�.
: Shodhganga: Saudarya Lahari of Sri Sankara A Study³§²¹°ù±¹²¹Å›²¹°ì³Ù¾± (सरà¥à¤µà¤¶à¤•à¥à¤¤à¤�) refers to one of the ten NigarbhayoginÄ«s who reside in the Sarvaraká¹£Äkaracakra which represents one of the nine Ä€varaṇa-Cakras of ÅšrÄ«cakra (the nucleus of Tantric philosophy) which are related to the fifteen-lettered chant called ÅšrÄ«vidyÄ, according to Åšaá¹…karÄcÄrya’s SaudaryalaharÄ«.—By the worship on ÅšrÄ«cakra, the Goddess (whose presence is represented is ÅšrÄ«cakra) will get awakened. This is the beginning of the spiritual consciousness in man. The nine Cakras in the ÅšrÄ«cakra are called Äå±¹²¹°ù²¹á¹‡a³¦²¹°ì°ù²¹²õ.—AntardaÅ›Ära is known as Sarvaraká¹£Äkaracakra and here reside the NigarbhayoginÄ«s [e.g., ³§²¹°ù±¹²¹Å›²¹°ì³Ù¾±] who are having reddish colour of hibiscus.

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.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English Dictionary³§²¹°ù±¹²¹Å›²¹°ì³Ù¾± (सरà¥à¤µà¤¶à¤•à¥à¤¤à¤�).—[feminine] the whole strength; [instrumental] with all strength.
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) ³§²¹°ù±¹²¹Å›²¹°ì³Ù¾± (सरà¥à¤µà¤¶à¤•à¥à¤¤à¤�):—[=²õ²¹°ù±¹²¹-Å›²¹°ì³Ù¾±] [from sarva] f. entire strength (³Ù²âÄå ind., ‘with all one’s mightâ€�), [MahÄbhÄrata]
2) [v.s. ...] power of accomplishing all, [Jam.]
Sanskrit, also spelled संसà¥à¤•ृतमà¥� (²õ²¹á¹ƒs°ìá¹›t²¹³¾), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Sharva, Shakti.
Starts with: Sarvashaktimaan, Sarvashaktimana.
Full-text: Sarvashaktya, Caruvaccatti, Nigarbhayogini, Sarvarakshakaracakra, Samanvita.
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A Descriptive Catalogue of the Sanskrit Manuscripts, Madras (by M. Seshagiri Sastri)
Principle of Shakti in Kashmir Shaivism (Study) (by Nirmala V.)
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Pratyabhijna and Shankara’s Advaita (comparative study) (by Ranjni M.)
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Glimpses of History of Sanskrit Literature (by Satya Vrat Shastri)
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