Homanta, Homānta, Homa-anta: 1 definition
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In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramHomānta (होमान्त) refers to the “end of the offering”, according to the Jayadrathayāmala verse 2.44.1-3.—Accordingly, “Gone to a cemetery, the hero should repeat 100,000 (mantric) syllables constantly. At the end he should make a tenth the number of fire offerings, as explained before. At the end of the offering [i.e., homānta] to the fire he will have a vision of the goddess in the sacrificial hearth and, along with her, he will fly in the sky where the goddess is Karaṅkinī”.
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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