Sarvajnanamayi, Sarvajñānamayī, Sarvajnana-mayi: 2 definitions

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Sarvajnanamayi 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

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

[«previous next»] — Sarvajnanamayi in Purana glossary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana Index

Sarvajñānamayī (सर्वज्ञानमयी).—A devī in the Sarvajñādyantaram.*

  • * Brahmāṇḍa-purāṇa IV. 19. 43; 36. 93.
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The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.

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Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

[«previous next»] — Sarvajnanamayi in Shaktism glossary
Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric Traditions (shaktism)

Sarvajñānamayī (सर्वज्ञानमयी) refers to one of ten Goddesses mentioned in the Kāmasiddhi-stuti (also Vāmakeśvarī-stuti) and the Vāmakeśvaratantra (also known as Nityāṣoḍaśikārṇava).—[...] The next four verses, 17–20 [of the Kāmasiddhistuti], respectively praise the set of ten Goddesses. The list can be completed with the help of the Vāmakeśvaratantra (1.173-175) [e.g., Sarvajñānamayī].

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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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