Matrikashakti, Mātṛkāśakti, Matrika-shakti: 1 definition
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Matrikashakti 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.
The Sanskrit term Mātṛkāśakti can be transliterated into English as Matrkasakti or Matrikashakti, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Kamakoti Mandali: The Yoginis of Narasimha VyuhaMātṛkāśakti (मातृकाशक्ति) or Rudraśakti refers to a group of deities created by Mahārudra in order to control the plague of demons created by Andhakāsura.—Accordingly, Andhaka-Asura tried to kidnap Umā (Devī Pārvatī), and was fiercely attacked by Mahārudra who shot arrows at him from his mahāpināka. when the arrows pierced the body of Andhakāsura, drops of blood fell to earth and from those drops, thousands of Andhakas arose. To control this plague of demons, Mahārudra created Mātṛkā-Śaktis and ordered them to drink the blood of the demons and drain them dry.
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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Partial matches: Matrika, Shakti.
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Cidgaganacandrika (study) (by S. Mahalakshmi)
Verse 204 [Akṣara form of Śakti shines in Cidākāśa] < [Chapter 4 - Fourth Vimarśa]
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Sushruta Samhita, volume 1: Sutrasthana (by Kaviraj Kunja Lal Bhishagratna)
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