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Somasurya, dzūⲹ, Soma-surya: 1 definition

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Somasurya 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)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Somasurya in Shaktism glossary
: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

dzūⲹ (वामावर्त�) refers to the “sun and moon�, according to the Manthānabhairavatantra.—Accordingly, �(The goddess) is the emanation (ṛṣپ) of all the elements (ūٲ). She creates the universe. [...] By rotating clockwise (ū屹ٲ) she is the Full (Moon) and, (rotating) anticlockwise (峾屹), the New Moon. Transcending (both) Sun and Moon [i.e., dzūⲹ-貹ٳī], she is called Śāmbhavī (Śiva's power). That power (when) Full (pūrṇ�) bestows worldly enjoyment; (as the) New Moon, accomplishment and liberation. And, (that power) which give worldly enjoyment and liberation, established in the non-sequential (akrama) (transcendent), withdraws (all things)�

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Shakta (शाक्�, śākta) or Shaktism (śāktism) 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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