Blind: 1 definition
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Blind 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
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google books: Genesis and Development of Tantra (Shaktism)Blind persons are denoted by the Sanskrit term Andhana, according to the Siddhayogeśvarīmata: an ancient Sanskrit text devoted to cults of Goddesses as the Vidyāpīṭha or Vidyā Corpus.—In the Siddhayogeśvarīmata, the objectives of rituals are classified as siddhis [e.g., twelve kinds of black magic (abhicāras) such as making someone blind (andhana)]. They belong to the category of supernatural phenomena and seem to be considerably different from the types of wish people expected to gain from the Vedic rituals that still remained within the sphere of everyday life.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Blind Belief, Blind pricklypear, Blind-your-eye mangrove, Blind-your-eyes, Blinding tree, Blinding tree of ceylon, Blindness, Blindwood ceiba, Blindyour-eyes mangrove.
Full-text (+557): Andha, Janmandha, Madandha, Adrish, Jatyandha, Divandha, Acakshus, Andhaka, Gataksha, Andhakupa, Bhumisprish, Dhritarashtra, Vicakshus, Prajnacakshus, Andhibhu, Anedamuka, Kana, Andhambhavishnu, Ratryandha, Andhikri.
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Search found 330 books and stories containing Blind; (plurals include: Blinds). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Jnaneshwari (Bhavartha Dipika) (by Ramchandra Keshav Bhagwat)
Verse 9.19 < [Chapter 9 - Raja-vidya and Raja-guhya Yoga]
Verse 2.11 < [Chapter 2 - Samkhya-Yoga]
Verse 7.25 < [Chapter 7 - Jnana-vijnana-yoga]
The Gospel of Buddha (by Paul Carus)
Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu (by Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī)
Verse 2.4.75 < [Part 4 - Transient Ecstatic Disturbances (vyābhicāri-bhāva)]
Verse 2.4.10 < [Part 4 - Transient Ecstatic Disturbances (vyābhicāri-bhāva)]
Dust on the Mirror < [January – March, 1999]
The Lure < [January – March, 2008]
The Frozen Blood < [April – June, 2001]
Tiruvaymoli (Thiruvaimozhi): English translation (by S. Satyamurthi Ayyangar)
Pasuram 5.4.6 < [Section 4 - Fourth Tiruvaymoli (Ur ellam tunci)]
Pasuram 4.7.1 < [Section 7 - Seventh Tiruvaymoli (Cilam illac ciriyan)]
Pasuram 1.6.10 < [Section 6 - Sixth Tiruvaymoli (Parivatu il icanai)]
Vinaya (3): The Cullavagga (by T. W. Rhys Davids)
Cullavagga, Khandaka 6, Chapter 2 < [Khandaka 6 - On Dwellings and Furniture]
Cullavagga, Khandaka 4, Chapter 14 < [Khandaka 4 - The Settlement of Disputes among the Fraternity]