Khadgasiddhi, Khadga-Siddhi, Khaḍgasiddhi: 3 definitions
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Khadgasiddhi means something in Buddhism, Pali, 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
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Khaḍgasiddhi (खड्गसिद्धि).—A yoga siddhi.*
- * Brahmāṇḍa-purāṇa IV. 36. 52.
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.
In Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)
Khaḍgasiddhi (खड्गसिद्धि) or “the siddhi of the sword” and refers to “the ability to dwell in celestial realms while still alive” . It is one of the “Eight Ordinary Accomplishments” (or Siddhis) which are known in Tibetan as thun mong gi dngos grub brgyad and in Sanskrit as Aṣṭa-Sādhāraṇa-Siddhi.
Khaḍgasiddhi (खड्गसिद्धि) refers to the “accomplishments of the sword”, according to the 10th-century Ḍākārṇava-tantra: one of the last Tibetan Tantric scriptures belonging to the Buddhist Saṃvara tradition consisting of 51 chapters.—Accordingly, [while explaining the knowledge circle (jñānacakra)]: “[...] [There are accomplishments of] the sword [e.g., khaḍgasiddhi], eye-ointment, and pill; [accomplishments of] the foot-ointment and alchemy; and accomplishments of the shoes, quicksilver, and the underworld: the wise can attain [them] The third, the Knowledge Circle, is thus [taught]. [...]”.
Tibetan Buddhism includes schools such as Nyingma, Kadampa, Kagyu and Gelug. Their primary canon of literature is divided in two broad categories: The Kangyur, which consists of Buddha’s words, and the Tengyur, which includes commentaries from various sources. Esotericism and tantra techniques (vajrayāna) are collected indepently.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Khadga, Siddhi, Siddhi, Siddhi.
Full-text: ral gri'i dngos grub, Ashtasadharanasiddhi.
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Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 59 - Siddheśvara (siddha-īśvara-liṅga) [2] < [Section 2 - Caturaśīti-liṅga-māhātmya]
Lalitopakhyana (Lalita Mahatmya) (by G.V. Tagare)