Caturyoni, Catur-yoni: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Caturyoni means something in Buddhism, Pali, 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Chaturyoni.
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramCaturyoni (चतुर्योनि) refers to the “fourfold womb”, according to the Kularatnapañcakāvatāra verse 1.23cd-33ab.—Accordingly, “[...] Whatever is visible or invisible to embodied beings in the three worlds is all, O goddess, certainly Kaula, the cause of union (with the absolute). O goddess, the ten-fold divine source (of phenomena, that is, the above nine and Kaula) is the fourfold womb (caturyoni—yā bhūtayoniś caturvidhā) (of the four kinds of living beings). They arise and dissolve away in Kaula. (All that) moves and is immobile, the triple world with (all) that moves and does not is born from Kula and comes from Akula. O beloved, that is said to be Kaula”.
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.
In Buddhism
General definition (in Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: Dharma-samgrahaCaturyoni (चतुर्योनि) or simply Yoni refers to the “four wombs” as defined in the Dharma-saṃgraha (section 90):
- aṇḍaja (egg-born)
- saṃsvedajo (moisture-born),
- jarāyuja (viviparous),
- upapāduka (spontaneously-born).
The Dharma-samgraha (Dharmasangraha) is an extensive glossary of Buddhist technical terms in Sanskrit (e.g., yoni). The work is attributed to Nagarjuna who lived around the 2nd century A.D.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text: Yoni.
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Guhyagarbha Tantra (with Commentary) (by Gyurme Dorje)
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A Dictionary Of Chinese Buddhist Terms (by William Edward Soothill)