Lalatanetra, Lalāṭanetra, Lalata-netra: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Lalatanetra 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: ManthanabhairavatantramLalāṭanetra (ललाटनेत्र) refers to the “eye on the forehead”, 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, “[...] The venerable Ciñciṇīśa, who will be described presently, is the First Lord (Ādinātha). The aforementioned three lineages are born from his right and left eyes and the one on (his) forehead (lalāṭanetra), in that order. [...]”..
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusLalāṭanētra (ಲಲಾಟನೇತ್ರ):—[noun] 'the fiery eye on the head of Śiva: 2) Śiva, who has an extraordinary fiery eye on his forehead.'
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Netra, Lalata.
Full-text: Lalatekshana, Lalataksha.
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