Dashantar, Daśāntar, Dasha-antar: 1 definition
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Dashantar 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 Daśāntar can be transliterated into English as Dasantar or Dashantar, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric Traditions (shaktism)Daśāntar (दशान्तर्) [=Antardaśaka?] refers to the “(Goddesses situated in the) internal ring of ten”, according to the King Vatsarāja’s Pūjāstuti called the Kāmasiddhistuti (also Vāmakeśvarīstuti), guiding one through the worship of the Goddess Nityā.—Accordingly, “[...] I venerate all [ten] Kuleśvarīs, starting with Sarvasampatpradā, the goddesses of the external ring of ten. They are auspicious and display the gestures of boon-giving and safety. I resort to Sarvajñā and other goddesses situated in the internal ring of ten (antardaśaka-devī). They carry a rosary and a book [in their hands], and their appearance is charming like camphor. [...]”.
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)
Partial matches: Dasa, Antar, Taca.
Starts with: Dashantara, Dashantarushya.
Full-text: Antardashaka.
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