Pingalabhru, Pingala-bhru, Piṅgalabhrū: 1 definition

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Pingalabhru 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

Piṅgalabhrū (पिङ्गलभ्रू) refers to “brown eyebrows”, according to the Kularatnoddyota, one of the earliest Kubjikā Tantras.—Accordingly, “That, O goddess, is said to be the subtle (form), now listen to the gross one. She possesses every limb and is endowed with a visualized form whose (basic) reality is clear. She is (black) like sliced collyrium and hair is brown and (tied in the) foreign (style). The eyes are stern. Showing (her) teeth, they (are as if) burning. The eyebrows are brown [i.e., piṅgalabhrū] and the goddess bears the Five Insignias and shines with the skull that decorates (her). [...]”.

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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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