Krodhamuni, Krodha-muni: 1 definition

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Krodhamuni 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.

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Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

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Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Krodhamuni (क्रोधमुनि) or “Krodhamuni Durvāsas” is another name for Oḍīśa, according to the Ṭīkā (commentary) on the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—Accordingly, “[...] Thus, in this way, the conventions associated with the Lineage of the Eldest, which is the main line (of teachers), are those of the Parāparā Vidyā which is the main one there. The conventions are also those of Krodhamuni Durvāsas, (who is also) called Oḍīśa. [...]”..

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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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