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Gokshiraprabha, Gokshira-prabha, Ҵǰṣīr, Ҵǰṣīr: 1 definition

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Gokshiraprabha 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 Ҵǰṣīr and Ҵǰṣīr can be transliterated into English as Goksiraprabha or Gokshiraprabha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

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Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)

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

Ҵǰṣīr (गोक्षीरप्र�) refers to the “splendor of cow’s milk�, 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 18.63-68, while describing the iconography of Mṛtyujit and the consort Amṛtalakṣmī]—“After [the Mantrin] has meditated on the beautiful form as indicated earlier, he should worship Mṛtyujit and Śrī Devī [Amṛtalakṣmī], seated on his lap in the middle [of the dzṇḍ. She is] as clear as pure crystal, she possesses the same luster as mountain snow or a drop of jasmine. [She] resembles the swelling moon [and] shines forth like cow’s milk (ǰṣīrǰṣīrṛśa�). [...]�.

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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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