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Vijjamba 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.

In Hinduism

Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Vijjamba in Shaivism glossary
: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram (shaivism)

վᲹ (विज्जम्ब�) is the name of the consort of Khagendra or 󲹲Իٳ: one of the “four Lords (teachers) of the Ages� (۳ܲٳ), according to the Kulakrīḍāvatāratantra.—Matsyendranātha is worshipped as the teacher of this Age along with three other teachers and their consorts who brought the Kaula Tantra into the world in the previous three Ages. These four Lords of the Ages (ܲٳ) are highly revered in the Kālīkrama and came to be considered to be embodiments of the basic states of consciousness. Consort of 󲹲Իٳ: According to the Kulakrīḍāvatāra-tantra: վᲹ; According to the Ciñcinīmatasārasamuccaya: Vijāhūtī; According to the Devīpañcaśatikā: Vijñāmbā.

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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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