Purvasantana, Pūrvasantāna, Purva-santana: 1 definition
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Purvasantana 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)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramPūrvasantāna (पूर्वसन्तान) refers to the “previous tradition”.—The ‘previous tradition’ (pūrvasantāna) is that of the Siddhas. [...] The ‘earlier portion’ is the previous Kaula tradition established by Matsyendranātha. The god revealed this, the ‘tradition of the Siddhas’ (siddhasantāna) previously to the goddess. [...] The ‘previous tradition’ (pūrvasantāna) is variously represented and incorporated into the Kubjikā Tantras and Matsyendranātha is credited, as he is in other contemporary Kaula traditions such as the Kālīkula and the Kashmiri Trikakula, with being the Siddha who originally revealed the Kula modality of Tantrism.
Shakta (शाक्त, 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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Partial matches: Purva, Samtana.
Full-text: Siddhasantana.
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