Amshaja, Amsha-ja, Aṃśaja: 2 definitions

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Amshaja 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: Manthanabhairavatantram

1) Aṃśaja (अंशज) is a technical term used to denote the god’s partial incarnations as Siddhas who impart Kula doctrine.

2) Aṃśaja (अंशज) refers to “that which is born from an apsect”, according to the Kularatnoddyota, one of the earliest Kubjikā Tantras.—Accordingly: “[...] O Kujā, in the bliss of playful dalliance, a seed is emitted from us. Energized by (our) radiant power, it abides in the supreme firmament, illumining the surface of the sky. It is held in the Sky by the Wind born from the energy of my will. O Kujā, there will be a great Siddha within it born from an aspect (aṃśaja) of me [mamāṃśajaḥ]. He will possess all my qualities, O mistress of the Śrīkula. [...]”.

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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.

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Languages of India and abroad

Kannada-English dictionary

Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

Aṃśaja (ಅಂಶಜ):—[noun] a man who is born as a partial incarnation of a divine power ( of a god).

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Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.

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