Damshtrini, Daṃṣṭriṇī: 1 definition
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Damshtrini 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 Daṃṣṭriṇī can be transliterated into English as Damstrini or Damshtrini, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramDaṃṣṭriṇī (दंष्ट्रिणी) is the name of a Bhairavī, according to the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—Accordingly, “[...] O fair lady, the gesture (there) is the Ocean of the Yoni. She is the Bhairavī Daṃṣṭriṇī. In the south, the gesture is Karālinī and the seat is the Great Ghost. It is associated with the three lines of teachers, Gaṇeśa and Vaṭuka. The god has a large form and eight faces, (each with) three eyes. He is accompanied by the consort mentioned above and is endowed with the sixty-four energies. [...]”.
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: Damshtrinimudra.
Ends with: Vishaladamshtrini, Yamadamshtrini.
Full-text: Shaktisahita, Murtidhara, Panktitraya, Tripankti.
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