Samhari, Saṃhārī, Saṃhari: 6 definitions
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Samhari means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Buddhism, Pali, Hindi, Tamil. 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
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Wisdom Library: Kubjikāmata-tantraSaṃhārī (संहारी):—Another name for Sehārī, the Sanskrit name for one of the thirty-two goddesses of the Somamaṇḍala, according to the Ṣaṭsāhasra-saṃhitā and the kubjikāmata-tantra.
Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramSaṃhārī (संहारी) refers to the “destroyer” (and is used to describe Kālikā), according to the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—Accordingly, [while illustrating the composition of the Goddess’s body]: “[...] Again, in the world of transmigration, in the triple transmission within the three cities, in the middle, is the energy of Śiva’s Fire, which is the Vidyā, the plane of the foundation who, as the six planes, is the (Goddess) Kālikā who saves (the fettered). That is merged within the Self in the abiding state of liberation [... ?] I am Kālikā, the destroyer (saṃhārī) while, the most excellent (member of the) transmission has, in reality, been emitted with the name of Kujīśa, who is most excellent.. [...]”.
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
Pali-English dictionary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionarysaṃhari : (aor. of saṃharati) collected; drew together; folded up.
Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionarySaṃhārī (संहारी):—(nm and a) annihilator/annihilating; destroyer/destructive.
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Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusSaṃhari (ಸಂಹರಿ):—[noun] he who destroys; a destroyer.
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Saṃhāri (ಸಂಹಾರಿ):—[noun] = ಸಂಹಾರಕ [samharaka]2 - 2.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
Tamil dictionary
Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil LexiconSamhari (ஸம்ஹரி) [samharittal] 11 transitive verb < sam-hṛ. To destroy; அழித்தல். [azhithal.] (தென். இந். க்ஷேத். பக். [then. in. ksheth. pag.] 60.)
Tamil is an ancient language of India from the Dravidian family spoken by roughly 250 million people mainly in southern India and Sri Lanka.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Samharia, Samharika, Samharima, Samharin, Samharishyat, Samharisu, Samharita, Samharitva.
Ends with: Anupasamhari, Asthisamhari, Astisamhari, Bhutasamhari, Kulasamhari, Patisamhari, Upasamhari.
Full-text: Asthisamhari, Somamandala.
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Chapter 8 - Indra's Prayers to Lord Kṛṣṇa (Pāhiḍā-rāga)
Chapter 6 - Prayers by the Wives of Kāliya-nāga (Dhānasi-rāga)
Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati Dāsa)
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The Linga Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
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The Agni Purana (by N. Gangadharan)
The Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
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