Dandini, Daṇḍinī, Damdini: 4 definitions

Introduction
In Hinduism
1. Purana
2. Shaktism
Languages
1. Prakrit
2. Sanskrit
See also

Introduction:

Dandini means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Jainism, Prakrit. 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

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana Index

Daṇḍinī (दण्डिनी).—Is Śrī Daṇḍanāthā.^*

* Brahmāṇḍa-purāṇa IV. 20. 68-69.

context information

The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Daṇḍinī (दण्डिनी) refers to “she who is thin and straight like a stick”, according to the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—Accordingly, “[...] First of all, (one should recall) the Supreme Goddess (Parā). Beautiful and blissful (cārunanditā), she is thin and (straight like) a stick (daṇḍinī). She is Mahāmāyā, the silent (sound of consciousness, (svarahīnā), who burns in Śiva's seat. She is straight and clear. Recollect her, she who is stamped (with the triangular form of) the Yoni, along with the great current (of bliss) (mahaugha)”.

context information

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.

Languages of India and abroad

Prakrit-English dictionary

Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary

Daṃḍiṇī (दंडिणी) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Daṇḍinī.

context information

Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.

Sanskrit dictionary

Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)

Daṇḍinī (दण्डिनी) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Daṃḍiṇī.

context information

Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.

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