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Chindhi 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Chindhi.
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Chindhi (छिन्धि) refers to “destruction” (of the net of binding forces), according to the Yogakhaṇḍa of the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—Accordingly, [while discussing the Hagiography of Siddha Bauddhadeva]: “[...] The girl said: ‘If you are pleased with me O god, listen, O pervasive one, to my request. O causal ocean of destruction! Lord of the Universe! I have come to the Island of Jambu, O god, frightened with the fear of the ocean of transmigratory existence. O Great God, I who desire liberation have taken refuge in you. Destroy (chindhi) all the net of (binding) forces. You who are austerity (itself); (you) are my refuge!’ [...]”.
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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Search found 15 books and stories containing Chindhi, Chhindhi; (plurals include: Chindhis, Chhindhis). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
A Descriptive Catalogue of the Sanskrit Manuscripts, Madras (by M. Seshagiri Sastri)
Garga Samhita (English) (by Danavir Goswami)
Verse 5.8.20 < [Chapter 8 - The Killing of Kaṃsa]
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
Rig Veda 1.133.2 < [Sukta 133]
Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (by Rajendralala Mitra)
Page 336 < [Volume 3 (1874)]
Linga Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 51 - The Vidyā of Vajreśvarī < [Section 2 - Pūrvabhāga]