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Kshayakarin, Kshaya-kari, ṣaⲹī, ṣaⲹ, Kshaya-karin, Kshayakari: 1 definition

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Kshayakarin 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 terms ṣaⲹī and ṣaⲹ can be transliterated into English as Ksayakari or Kshayakari or Ksayakarin or Kshayakarin, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)

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

ṣaⲹ (क्षयकारिन्) (Cf. Kṣayakāriṇ�) refers to “that which destroys (both past and future demerit)�, according to the Svacchandatantra verse 4.141-145.—Accordingly, “[...] The other form [of ܲܰṣu initiation] is the ǰ첹󲹰ṇ�, which destroys (ṣaⲹṇ�) both past and future demerit. That ǰ첹󲹰ṇ�-dīkṣ� is known to exclude the obligation to propitiate mantras [by means of ܰ etc.]. However, when the current body breaks, [the candidate] experiences [the series of eight supernatural natural powers] starting with becoming very small. Having experienced [these] enjoyments he moves upwards to whichever [cosmic level] the Guru has joined him [by ᲹԾ]. Whether this is at the sakala or Ծṣk level [of Śiva] depends on [the preference of] the candidate and Guru�.

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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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