Digvasa, Digvāsa, Digvāsā, Dish-vasa: 2 definitions
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Digvasa 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.
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramDigvāsā (दिग्वासा) refers to “she who is naked”, according to the Jayadrathayāmala 2.19.—Accordingly, “Recollect the eternal (nityā) Kālarātrī, who is very horrific. Her face is black (kālavaktrā) and she instills fear. She is adorned with a flag bearing an owl. Naked, she is very fierce (digvāsā—digvāsām atibhīṣaṇām). Transported by that (owl) and naked, she eats blood”.
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
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusDigvāsa (ದಿಗ್ವಾಸ):—[noun] a particular kind of flute.
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Digvāsa (ದಿಗ್ವಾಸ):—
1) [noun] a completely naked man.
2) [noun] Śiva.
3) [noun] a naked jaina ascetic.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Dish, Dig, Vasa, Vaca.
Starts with: Digvasana, Digvasas.
Full-text: Digvasas, Atibhishana, Dantavasas, Digambara, Vatarashana, Kottavi, Durvasas, Vasaka, Vasas, Graha.
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Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 11.201 < [Section XXVI - Expiation for riding a Camel and other similar Offences]
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The Linga Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
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Chapter 65 - Thousand names of Śiva (Rudra-sahasranāma) < [Section 1 - Uttarabhāga]
The Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
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The Devi Bhagavata Purana (by Swami Vijñanananda)