Krodheshvari, Krodheśvarī, Krodha-ishvari: 1 definition
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Krodheshvari means something in Buddhism, Pali. 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 Krodheśvarī can be transliterated into English as Krodhesvari or Krodheshvari, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)
Source: Google Books: Medieval Rule in TibetKrodheśvarī (क्रोधेश्वरी) or Krodhīśvarī is the consort of Viśuddha Heruka, as displayed in the northern part of the third tier of the bkra shis sgo mang Stupa for Phag mo gru pa.—The central panel of Ratnacuḍa (Cuḍamāṇi / Gtsug gi nor bu) was flanked by two side panels of Viśuddha Heruka (Yang dag He ru ka), to his right side (seen from the central deity), and the eight-handed Aṣṭabhuja Tārā, to his left. Viśuddha Heruka has three faces and six hands and embraces his consort Krodhīśvarī. [...]
Tibetan Buddhism includes schools such as Nyingma, Kadampa, Kagyu and Gelug. Their primary canon of literature is divided in two broad categories: The Kangyur, which consists of Buddha’s words, and the Tengyur, which includes commentaries from various sources. Esotericism and tantra techniques (vajrayāna) are collected indepently.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Ishvari, Krodha.
Full-text: Krodhishvari, Vajrayogini.
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