Jayini, Jayinī: 1 definition
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In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric Traditions (shaktism)Jayinī (जयिनी) refers to one of eight eight Goddesses of speech, as mentioned in the Kāmasiddhi-stuti (also Vāmakeśvarī-stuti) and the Vāmakeśvaratantra (also known as Nityāṣoḍaśikārṇava).—[...] The next four verses, 17–20 [of the Kāmasiddhistuti], respectively praise the set of eight eight Goddesses of speech. The names of these eight [e.g., Jayinī] can be retrieved from the mantroddhāra section of the Vāmakeśvaratantra (cf. 1.77–80).
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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Ends with: Abhirupaprajayini, Abhyujjayini, Prajayini, Ugjayini, Ujjayini, Vijayini, Viraprajayini.
Full-text: Pavarga, Jayana, Maheshana, Mahesha, Ugjayini, Nayika, Jayin, Abala, Purvarupata.
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