Ovalli, Ovallī: 1 definition

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Ovalli 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: Manthanabhairavatantram

Ovalli (ओवल्लि) refers to “lineages” (also known as Kula), according to Abhinava’s Tantrāloka.—[...] Matsyendranātha and his consort had twelve disciples. Out of these twelve ‘princes’ (rājaputra), six were ‘celibate’ (ūrdhvaretas), that is, they did not have spiritual offspring. The other six founded the six lineages (ovalli also called Kulas). They are worshipped along with Matsyendranātha and his consort in the Wheel of the Siddhas at the beginning of the Kaula ritual (pūjā) described by Abhinava in his Tantrāloka.

Note: Jayaratha glosses the term ovallī as “current of knowledge” (ovallyaḥ jñānapravāhāḥ—commentary on Tantrāloka] verse 29.39).

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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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