Sambandhini, Sam-bandhini, Sambandhinī, Saṃbandhinī: 1 definition

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Sambandhini 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

Sambandhinī (सम्बन्धिनी) refers to “being associated with” (a particular lineage), 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, “[...] Most lovely, it is beautiful. It is the auspicious sacred seat called the sacred seat of the syllable OṂ and is governed by Oḍīśanātha. In what is it? (It is) in the upper circle. It is round like a wheel. The Lineage of the Eldest is located there. Who is the Lineage of the Eldest related to (sambandhinī)? It is (associated with) the venerable Vṛkṣanātha, the lineage of Ciñciṇīnātha and the Western House. This is the meaning. [...]”.

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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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