Bijankurarpana, Bījāṅkurārpaṇa, Bijankura-arpana: 1 definition

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Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

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Source: Addaiyan Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences: Tantra Literature of Kerala- Special Reference to Mātṛsadbhāva

Bījāṅkurārpaṇa (बीजाङ्कुरार्पण) refers to one of the topics dealt with in the Mātṛsadbhāva, one of the earliest Śākta Tantras from Kerala.—Mātṛsadbhāva is a Kerala Tantric ritual manual dealing with the worship of Goddess Bhadrakālī (also known as Rurujit) along with sapta-mātṛs or Seven mothers. [...] There are many descriptions about the flora and fauna in Mātṛssadbhāva. Different types of Seeds, dhātūs, metals, etc. are describing in this text. In the seventh chapter of Mātṛsadbhāva is describing the bījāṅkurārpaṇa part, tells seven types seeds need to be used.

The following are the seeds need to be used in bījāṅkurārpaṇa:

  1. tila (sesame),
  2. niṣpāva (lablab bean),
  3. rājamāṣā (kidney bean),
  4. priyaṅgu (millet),
  5. śālī (pady),
  6. sarṣapa (mustard),
  7. mudga (green gram),
  8. yava (barley),
  9. māṣa (urad dal).
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Shakta (शाक्त, 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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