Bhashini, Bhāṣiṇī: 1 definition
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Bhashini 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.
The Sanskrit term Bhāṣiṇī can be transliterated into English as Bhasini or Bhashini, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramBhāṣiṇī (भाषिणी) (Cf. Bhāṣin) refers to “she who shines”, according to the Kularatnoddyota, one of the earliest Kubjikā Tantras.—Accordingly, “That (was) the subtle, supreme visualization. (Now) listen to the gross one with limbs. O Kaulinī, I will tell you without doubt (what it is) as you (yourself) know it (to be). (The gross form has) five faces, ten arms and, pure, it has a smiling face. The face of the goddess is completely full (of light and joy) and she shines with (her) beautiful teeth and lips [i.e., cāruuṣṭha—cāru-danta-uṣṭha-bhāṣiṇī]. [...]”.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Bhashinika.
Ends with: Kalabhashini, Kubhashini, Mandabhashini, Manjubhashini, Mitabhashini, Priyabhashini, Subhashini.
Full-text: Manjubhashini, Mitabhashini, Mandabhashini, Mitabhashin, Priyabhashini, Sunandini, Bhashi, Aravinda, Kojagara, Carudanta, Ushtha, Manjubhanin, Carushtha, Dantoshtha, Manjula, Vama.
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Sahitya-kaumudi by Baladeva Vidyabhushana (by Gaurapada Dāsa)
Text 4.39 < [Chapter 4 - First-rate Poetry]
Jivanandana of Anandaraya Makhin (Study) (by G. D. Jayalakshmi)
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Telugu Poetry-Vijayanagara and After < [July 1937]
A History of Indian Philosophy Volume 2 (by Surendranath Dasgupta)
Part 7 - Śaṅkara and his School < [Chapter XI - The Śaṅkara School of Vedānta (continued)]
Śrī Kṛṣṇa-karṇāmṛtam (by Śrīla Bilvamaṅgala Ṭhākura)