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Mahavajreshvari, Ѳ屹śī, Maha-vajreshvari: 2 definitions

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Mahavajreshvari 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 Ѳ屹śī can be transliterated into English as Mahavajresvari or Mahavajreshvari, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Mahavajreshvari in Purana glossary
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana Index

Ѳ屹śī (महावज्रेश्वरी).—An Akṣarādevī: killed Kekivāhana, a commander of Bhaṇḍa.*

  • * Brahmāṇḍa-purāṇa IV. 19. 58; 25. 96; 37. 34.
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The Purana (पुरा�, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.

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Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Mahavajreshvari in Shaktism glossary
: Shodhganga: Saudarya Lahari of Sri Sankara A Study

Ѳ屹śī (महावज्रेश्वरी) refers to one of the three Atirahasyayoginīs as well as one of the one of the fifteen Nityās of the Sarvasiddhipradacakra which represents one of the nine Āvaraṇa-Cakras of Śrīcakra (the nucleus of Tantric philosophy) which are related to the fifteen-lettered chant called Śrīvidyā, according to the Varivasya-rahasya (pp. 82ff).—By the worship on Śrīcakra, the Goddess (whose presence is represented is Śrīcakra) will get awakened. This is the beginning of the spiritual consciousness in man. The nine Cakras in the Śrīcakra are called 屹ṇa.—Trikoṇa is known as Sarvasiddhiprada-cakra. [...] There are fifteen Nityās [e.g., Ѳ屹śī] representing the lunar digits.

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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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