Vajrabodhi, Vajra-bodhi: 1 definition
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Vajrabodhi 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: ManthanabhairavatantramVajrabodhi (वज्रबोधि) refers to one of the nine disciples of Siddhanātha, according to the Ṣaṭsāhasrasaṃhitā, an expansion of the Kubjikāmatatantra: the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—Siddhanātha spent much time on the peak of the Mountain of the Moon immersed in meditation surrounded by the divine beings and sages who came to worship him. [...] Finally, on this mountain Siddhanātha initiated nine disciples that were known as the Nine Nāthas. The first of these Siddhas was a Buddhist called Vajrabodhi, whom the [Ṣaṭsāhasrasaṃhitā] depicts as an arrogant and aggressive Brahmin convert. Although everybody disliked him, Vajrabodhi was the teacher of the king of Candrapura. [...]
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: Vajra, Bodhi.
Full-text: Shadvimsha, Kancipura, Ambasamaya, Kshanagata, Bhairavamsha, Akhilamudita, Vimalatanu, Parabalamathana, Antardhana, Kshanaruci, Omkaranatha, Parabala, Divyacintya, Ruci, Samprayojya, Anukrosha, Varana, Kshana.
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The Religion and Philosophy of Tevaram (Thevaram) (by M. A. Dorai Rangaswamy)
Chapter 80 - Thiruppungur or Tiruppunkur (Hymn 55) < [Volume 3.6 - Pilgrim’s progress: away from Otriyur and Cankili]
The gods of northern Buddhism (by Alice Getty)
A Dictionary Of Chinese Buddhist Terms (by William Edward Soothill)