Vadavi, Vāḍavī: 1 definition
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Vadavi 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: ManthanabhairavatantramVāḍavī (वाडवी) refers to the “submarine fire”, according to the commentary on the Ṣaṭsāhasrasaṃhitā, an expansion of the Kubjikāmatatantra: the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—Accordingly, “Kubjikā is the crooked (energy) of those two (the Sun and the Moon). [...] (Her body is) both manifest and unmanifest. Kauleśvarī, who possesses such a body, cannot be conceived to be either supreme (transcendent) or inferior (immanent). This is because she is the energy of the submarine fire (vāḍavī-kalā) in as much as she pervades the Wheel of Fire and withdraws it”.
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: Vadavikala, Vadavin, Vadavina, Vadavisa, Vadavivada, Vatavirepatam, Vataviti.
Ends with: Khavadavi.
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