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Gurusvarupa, ҳܰܲū貹, Guru-svarupa: 1 definition

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Gurusvarupa 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»] � Gurusvarupa in Shaktism glossary
: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

ҳܰܲū貹 (गुरुस्वरूप) refers to the “essential nature of the teachers�, according to Mukunda’s Saṃvartārthaprakāśa.—Accordingly, [while describing the three currents of teachers]: �(1) Divyaugha: One should think of the essential nature of the teachers (ܰܲū貹) belonging to the Divine Current as the quality of sattva, as the worlds of the Sun and Fire etc. and as possessing the nature of deity. (2) Բܲ: One should contemplate the essential nature of the teachers (ܰܲū貹) belonging to the Current of Men as the quality of rajas, as the Moon and Water etc and as possessing a human nature. (3) Siddhaugha: One should recollect the essential nature of the teachers (ܰܲū貹) belonging to the Current of Siddhas as the quality of tamas, as darkness, Space and the Air etc and possessing a supernatural being’s nature�.

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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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