Balavikarani, Balavikaraṇī, Bala-vikarani: 1 definition
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Balavikarani 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: ManthanabhairavatantramBalavikaraṇī (बलविकरणी) (Cf. Balavikāriṇī) refers to one of the eight energies (aṣṭakalā), according to the Brahmayāmala verse 32.3-13.—Accordingly, after describing the eight Yoginīs that are emitted from Bhairava’s body: “Again, their eight energies have arisen. O fair faced one, (they are) Vāmā, Jyeṣṭhā, Raudrī and Kālī. And (there is) Kalavikaraṇī, Balavikaraṇī, and the most excellent one called Balapramathanī”.
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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Partial matches: Bala, Vikarani.
Full-text: Balapramathani, Kalavikarani, Vidyeshvara.
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The Linga Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 21 - The mode of Initiation (dīkṣā-vidhi) < [Section 2 - Pūrvabhāga]
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