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Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Laghvīyasī (लघ्वीयसी) refers to Kālinī: one of the daughters of Himavat and Menakā, according to the Śrīmatottara-tantra, an expansion of the Kubjikāmatatantra: the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—Accordingly, as Himavat says to Bhairava: “I have a beloved daughter born of Menakā’s womb. Out of fear of having her wings cut, she entered the sea. One of my daughters is Āparṇā (or, Ekavarṇā) and the second one is Ekapāṭalā. The third is the youngest (laghvīyasī). She is the beautiful Kālinī who is (still) alive. (These are my) daughters the eldest, middle one and the one called the child, respectively. I have given you one (namely) Sukālinī, who is present (here). O god, she is beautiful, well mannered and devoted to her husband (satīdharmaratā). May she now worship the feet of the Lord”.

Note: The manner in which Himavat refers to his third daughter as the youngest—laghvīyasī—reminds us of one of Kubjikā’s names, that is, Laghvikā. This name is amongst the earliest ones of the goddess Kubjikā but becomes rare quite early on in the later literature. Indeed, it does not occur at all in the Kumārikākhaṇḍa. However, in the lines the Śrīmatottara has in common with the Kubjikāmatatantra, there is a tendency to use the name Laghvikā / Laghvī instead of Kubjikā / Kubjinī / Kubjī. So, although laghvīyasī is best understood to be an adjective meaning ‘youngest’, rather than a proper name, there is probably an intended suggestion here of Kubjikā’s other name.

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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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Full-text: Laghvika, Laghvi, Ekavarna, Aparna, Ekapatala, Sukalika, Pativrata, Kalini, Sukalini.

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