Sinew: 2 definitions
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Sinew means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Christianity. 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)
: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramThe Sinews are sometimes associated with “³²¹±čÄå²Ō²¹²Ō»å²¹ āone of the Sixteen Siddhas according to the ManthÄnabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess KubjikÄ.āThese sixteen spiritual teachers represent the disciples of the Nine NÄthas who propagated the Western Transmission noted in the KubjikÄ Tantras.āVarious texts record the locations of the sixteen Siddhas within the body (called ādoorsā�). For example, the KulakaulinÄ«mata mentions the Throat, whereas the į¹¬Ä«kÄ mentions the Ear and the KumÄrikÄkhaį¹įøa mentions the Sinews as the location of “³²¹±čÄå²Ō²¹²Ō»å²¹.
Shakta (ą¤¶ą¤¾ą¤ą„ą¤�, ÅÄkta) or Shaktism (ÅÄktism) 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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text (+62): Snayu, Naharu, Rajju, Godha, Snavan, Ujjya, Asnavaka, Bandhana, Asthibandhana, Snayujalavat, Snayumarman, Tantri, Shnu, Nasa, Savara, Samdhibandha, Tanhayotta, Snavira, Snayugata, Snayavika.
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Search found 101 books and stories containing Sinew, Sinews; (plurals include: Sinews, Sinewses). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Mahavastu (great story) (by J. J. Jones)
Chapter II-c - The hell named KÄlasÅ«tra < [Volume I]
Chapter II-d - The hell named Saį¹ghÄta < [Volume I]
Chapter II-g - The hell named Tapana < [Volume I]
Satapatha-brahmana (by Julius Eggeling)
Kanda X, adhyaya 1, brahmana 4 < [Tenth Kanda]
Kanda X, adhyaya 4, brahmana 1 < [Tenth Kanda]
Kanda VIII, adhyaya 6, brahmana 2 < [Eight Kanda]
Yavanajataka by Sphujidhvaja [Sanskrit/English] (by Michael D Neely)
Verse 1.136 < [Chapter 1 - The Innate Nature of the Zodiac Signs and Planets]
Verse 5.10 < [Chapter 5 - Rules of Impregnation]
Brihat Jataka by Varahamihira [Sanskrit/English] (by Michael D Neely)
Verse 25.1 < [Chapter 25 - Death]
Visuddhimagga (the pah of purification) (by ĆÄį¹amoli Bhikkhu)
Defining of the Elements < [Chapter XI - Nutriment and the Elements (samÄdhi-niddesa)]
(8) Mindfulness Occupied with the Body < [Chapter VIII - Other Recollections as Meditation Subjects]
Insight (8): Equanimity about Formations < [Chapter XXI - Purification by Knowledge and Vision of the Way]
Bhagavati-sutra (Viyaha-pannatti) (by K. C. Lalwani)
Part 4 - On archerās activities < [Chapter 6]
Part 3 - On physical dimensions < [Chapter 5]
Part 4 - Last phase of the time-cycle in Bharata < [Chapter 6]
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