Aim, Aiṃ: 3 definitions

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1. Shaktism
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Aim 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.

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Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Aiṃ (ऐं) refers to a seed-syllable (bīja) associated with Vāgbhava and Kubjikā, according to Tantric texts such as the Kubjikāmata-tantra, the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—AIṂ is commonly known as Vāgbhava, this seed-syllable represents the goddess Kubjikā herself. It is the triangular Yoni (bhaga) of the goddess, which is the central core of her maṇḍala and so is the seat of the entire tradition and sequence of mantras (krama). The Ṭīkā refers to it as Rudraśakti, an important aspect of Kubjikā, which connects her, as do numerous other features, with the Trika school. It is the seed-syllable of Brahmā and corresponds to the Earth element, although its colour, according to the Ṭīkā, is vermilion (sindūra), rather than yellow, which is the usual colour of this element.

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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.

General definition (in Hinduism)

Source: Wisdom Library: Hinduism

Aiṃ is the seed-syllable of the goddess Sarasvati, relating to Wisdom, and also relates to the planet Mercury.

Source: Google Books: Explaining Mantras

The mantra “Aiṃ” is said to be helpful for memory, wisdom and all levels of tyhe mind and relates to the Hindu Goddess Sarasvati, the goddess of speech, language, learning and wisdom.

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