Bhavanisha, Bhavaniśā, Bhava-nisha: 1 definition
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Bhavanisha 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 Bhavaniśā can be transliterated into English as Bhavanisa or Bhavanisha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: SOAS University of London: Protective Rites in the Netra TantraBhavaniśā (भवनिशा) refers to the “(dark) night of existence”, according to 10th century Spandavivṛti authored by Rājānaka Rāma (Rāmakaṇṭha).—Accordingly, “Show [your Bhairava form] to me, who am a hero (vīra) moving in this [dark] night of existence (bhavaniśā), in a body that is nothing but a cremation ground replete with abundance of flesh, blood, serum, and bones”.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Bhava, Nish, Nica.
Starts with: Bhavanishamkara, Bhavanishankara, Bhavanishataka.
Full-text: Nisa.
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