Bahubhuja, Bahubhujā, Bahu-bhuja: 5 definitions
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Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: SOAS University of London: Protective Rites in the Netra TantraBahubhuja (बहुभुज) refers to “(having) many arms” and is used to describe Rudra, according to the Netratantra of Kṣemarāja: a Śaiva text from the 9th century in which Śiva (Bhairava) teaches Pārvatī topics such as metaphysics, cosmology, and soteriology.—Accordingly, [verse 13.29-36, while describing the appearance and worship of Rudra]—“[...] [Rudra] has noble nature [and holds] a spike for safety. Carrying a citrus tree, mighty Deva [also] has a rosary. Now, [the Mantrin] should think [so that] Deva appears, his many arms (bahubhuja) posed in a dance [position]. [The Mantrin meditates on Rudra] who holds Umā at [his] side. Or [the Mantrin visualizes Rudra] as half of Viṣṇu. [Or finally, the Mantrin visualizes Rudra as] taking a bride. [The Mantrin] worships him nearby”.
Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.
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Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryBahubhujā (बहुभुजा).—an epithet of Durgā.
Bahubhujā is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms bahu and bhujā (भुजा). See also (synonyms): bahībhujā.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Bahubhuja (बहुभुज):—[=bahu-bhuja] [from bahu > bah] mfn. having many arms
2) Bahubhujā (बहुभुजा):—[=bahu-bhujā] [from bahu-bhuja > bahu > bah] f. Name of Durgā, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
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Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
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