Gaudisha, Ҳḍīśa, Gaudi-isha: 1 definition
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Gaudisha 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 Ҳḍīśa can be transliterated into English as Gaudisa or Gaudisha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramҲḍīśa (गौडी�) or Ҳḍīśadeva refers to one of the Nine Nāthas according to the Kubjikānityāhnikatilaka: a derative text drawing from Tantras and other sources such as the Ṣaṭsāhasrasaṃhitā.—The Nine Nāthas propagated the Western Transmission noted in the Kubjikā Tantras. Although each Siddha has a consort with which he shares some part of his spiritual discipline, she is not considered to be his wife. Thus, from the perspective of his identity as an initiate, he is not a householder.—Ҳḍīśa-deva is the Caryā name of this Nātha (i.e., the public name the Siddha uses when living as a wandering renouncer). He is associated with the following: Birth place: Varaṇ� in Vāṅga; Caste: Brahmin; Name at birth: Viṣṇuśarmā; Kīrtināma (famed names): Vīrānanda, Indrānanda, Matsyendra; Secret name: Bhairavānanda; Pūjā name: Pippalīśādeva; Consort: Lalitābhairavī.
The Kubjikānityāhnikatilaka describes the extraordinary events that inspired his “famed names�: Viṣṇuśarmā was called Indrānandadeva because he graced Indra. He was called Matsyendranātha because he was dragged up in the Markaṭa river.

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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