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Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Anusāriṇī (अनुसारिणी) refers to “acting in accordance with (a particular lineage)”, according to the Ṭīkā (commentary) on the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—Accordingly, “Now in order to explain the external purification of the sacred seats, their lords and the rest in accord with (anusāriṇī) the three lineages, the condition of their (counterparts) within the (subtle) body is described next. ‘The shape of a Kadamba bud...’ (The Point) between the eyebrows, in the location of the Command, round and full of energy, is shaped like a Kadamba bud. (It is perceived) in concentration. Most lovely, it is beautiful. [...]”.

context information

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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Kannada-English dictionary

Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

Anusāriṇi (ಅನುಸಾರಿಣಿ):—

1) [noun] a woman who follows another person.

2) [noun] a woman who observes in accordance with (rules, religious code, etc.).

3) [noun] a woman having requisite merit; a suitable woman 4) the second string from the string which is tuned to the grave octave in a tambūri, a stringed instrument with a fixed tone used to keep the base.

4) [noun] the string, second from the top, of the four strings in vīṇe (a stringed musical instrument, widely used in Karnāṭaka system) which are used to keep rhythm.

context information

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

See also (Relevant definitions)

Partial matches: Anu, Sarini.

Ends with: Alamkaranusarini, Kalanusarini, Mahamantranusarini, Mantranusarini, Prayogapaddhati paraskaranusarini, Rupanusarini, Upadeshanusarini, Vatsanusarini.

Full-text: Anucaranai, Vatsanusarini, Anusarin.

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Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary) (by Śrī Śrīmad Bhaktivedānta Nārāyana Gosvāmī Mahārāja)

Verse 2.4.268 < [Chapter 4 - Vaikuṇṭha (the spiritual world)]

Verse 2.4.269 < [Chapter 4 - Vaikuṇṭha (the spiritual world)]

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