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Vajracanda, Vajra-canda, ղṇḍ: 1 definition

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Vajracanda 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.

Alternative spellings of this word include Vajrachanda.

In Hinduism

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Vajracanda in Shaktism glossary
: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

ղṇḍ (वज्रचण्ड�) is an epithet for the Goddess according to the Bhairavīstotra in the Śrīmatottara-tantra, an expansion of the Kubjikāmatatantra: the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—Accordingly, “Victory! Victory (to you) O goddess (󲹲ī)! [...] (You are) the great power who attracts, deludes and paralyses; the mother of the Vedas; the ancient one; You are Jayā (Victory), Siddhayogeśvarī, ղṇḍ, Bheruṇḍā, O you who have arisen out of the Udyāna Liṅga! [...]�.

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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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