Amarika, Amarikā: 2 definitions
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Amarika means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Hindi. 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Amerika.
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramAmarikā (अमरिका) is another name for Goddess Kubjikā, according to the Ṣaṭsāhasrasaṃhitā, an expansion of the Kubjikāmatatantra: the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—Accordingly, “She is the Vidyā of twenty syllables well known as Amarikā. She destroys the magical devices (yantra) of others and (is used) to catch the wicked, remove fever, paralyse speech, the mouth and armies. She is the goddess Amarikā present in the intense union with the Yoginīs (haṭhamelaka)”.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryAmarīkā (अमरीका) [Also spelled amerika]:—(nm) (the United States of) America; ~[kī] (an) American.
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Starts with: Amarikam.
Ends with: Apamarika, Bhamarika, Bhramarika, Camarika, Chamarika, Damarika, Dashamarika, Ekadashamarika, Kamarika, Samarika.
Full-text: Amerika, Akshari, Vacastambha, Dushtagraha, Hathamelaka, Jvaroccheda, Vimshakshari, Sainyastambha, Yantra, Mukhastambha, Shainya, Parayantra, Hata, Pulinathupiya, Amari.
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