Varnamayi, Varṇamayī: 1 definition
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In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: JSTOR: Tāntric Dīkṣā by Surya KantaVarṇamayī (वर्णमयी) refers to the second of the four types of Dīkṣā: an important Śākta ritual described Śāradātilaka-tantra, chapters III-V.—As the letters as well as the body has the nature of manhood (puṃ-prakṛti), the guru places the letters in the body of bis disciple and withdraws them from the various parts of his body by his own order and with proper injunctions. Then the elements of the disciple’s body become dissolved and he acquires a divine body. Having united the caitanya of his disciple with Paramātmā the guru transfers the letters (varṇas) back to the body of his disciple. The latter contains a state of divinity and eternal bliss. This is called Varṇamayī-dīkṣā.
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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