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Samtriptilakshana, ṃtṛpپṣaṇa, Samtripti-lakshana: 1 definition

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Samtriptilakshana 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 ṃtṛpپṣaṇa can be transliterated into English as Samtrptilaksana or Samtriptilakshana, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)

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: SOAS University of London: Protective Rites in the Netra Tantra

ṃtṛpپṣaṇa (संतृप्तिलक्ष�) refers to �(possessing) the attribute of gratification�, according to the Netratantra of Kṣemarāja: a Śaiva text from the 9th century in which Śiva (Bhairava) teaches Pārvatī topics such as metaphysics, cosmology, and soteriology.—Accordingly, [verse 22.17ab]—“Sa is that which is self-perceived, true, possesses the attribute of gratification (ⲹñ-ṃtṛpپṣaṇa), the receptacle of all ṛt, together with visarga, and the highest auspicious thing (i.e., Śiva), which is full and uninterrupted, without any breaks�.

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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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