Varabhaya, Varābhaya: 1 definition
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Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric Traditions (shaktism)Varābhaya (वराभय) (Cf. Varābhīti) refers to “(the gestures of) generosity and protection”, according to the King Vatsarāja’s Pūjāstuti called the Kāmasiddhistuti (also Vāmakeśvarīstuti), guiding one through the worship of the Goddess Nityā.—Accordingly, “[...] I worship the three-eyed sharp-natured Kṣetreśa. His body is black, he has destroyed his adversaries, he carries a skull-bowl and a spear, [but] he is compassionate. I resort to Śaṅkhanidhi and Padmanidhi, who who sit upon a conch and lotus [respectively] as their seats. They are patient, bear the gestures of generosity and protection (varābhaya-dhara) in their hands, and bring about everyone’s dreams. [...]
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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Garga Samhita (English) (by Danavir Goswami)
Verse 5.21.43 < [Chapter 21 - The Story of Śrī Nārada]
Śrī Śrī Rādhā-kripa-kaṭākṣa-stava-rāja
Bhajana-Rahasya (by Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura Mahasaya)