Konkanastra, Koṅkaṇāstra, Konkana-astra: 1 definition
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Konkanastra 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: ManthanabhairavatantramKoṅkaṇāstra (कोङ्कणास्त्र) refers to “Koṅkaṇa Weapon”.—[...] In the Kubjikāmatatantra [Koṅkaṇa] appears as the goddess of the Weapon, Kujikā’s sixth limb. The Newars, who venerate Kubjikā in a special way, regularly use the mantra of the Koṅkaṇa Weapon (koṅkaṇāstra) in their Kaula rites when a ‘weapon mantra’ is required for protection or empowerment. The Newars consider it to be so powerful and special, that they also use it in Kaula rites performed for goddesses other than Kubjikā. This practice is consistant with the general, common method in Newar Kaula rites of making use of Kubjikā’s energy in some form to empower them.
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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