Rudragranthi, Rudra-granthi: 1 definition
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Rudragranthi 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: ManthanabhairavatantramRudragranthi (रुद्रग्रन्थि) refers to the “Knot of Viṣṇu” and represents one of the “sixteen knots” (granthi), according to the Ṣaṭsāhasrasaṃhitā, an expansion of the Kubjikāmatatantra: the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—Accordingly, “(1) The Knot called Ananta, which is HAṂSA, should be placed (on the body). It is at the middle toe of the sixteen parts (of the body).The Knot of Time is below the ankle. [...] (15) Know that the one called Rudra is in the palate. [...]”.
The sixteen Knots [i.e., rudragranthi] are parts of the goddess’s body. Accordingly, they are projected into the adept’s body to transform it into the Triple Fort, that is, the triangular body of the goddess replete with the energies of the sacred seats. She is both with form, consisting of the letters and mantras, and without form as the Transmental (manonmanī) energy of the god.
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)
Partial matches: Rudra, Granthi.
Full-text: Granthi, Taluka, Kundalini Yoga, Rudra.
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Thirty minor Upanishads (by K. Narayanasvami Aiyar)
Yoga-kundalini Upanishad of Krishna-Yajurveda, Chapter I
Shat-cakra-nirupana (the six bodily centres) (by Arthur Avalon)
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Serpent Power (Kundalini-shakti), Introduction (by Arthur Avalon)