Maitribhava, Maitrībhāva, Maitri-bhava: 4 definitions
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Maitribhava 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: ManthanabhairavatantramMaitrībhāva (मैत्रीभाव) refers to “feeling friendship” (for the goddess), according to the Kulakaulinīmata (verse 2.161cd-163).—Accordingly, “She who, having contracted (her limbs), has entered into (the body) is thus said to be Kubjikā. O mistress of the God of the gods! She whose form is Sound abides (thus) patiently. She is said to be the supreme goddess of Mitranātha when quitting (the Liṅga). The god always (feels) friendship (maitrībhāva) (for the goddess) and she is in (his) body. Then he is called Mitra, the great manifestation of the Siddhas”.
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
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryMaitrībhāva (मैत्रीभाव).—[masculine] friendship.
[Sanskrit to German]
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Maitri, Bhava.
Starts with: Maitribhavana.
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