Shaktayoni, Śāktayoni, Shakta-yoni: 1 definition

Introduction:

Shaktayoni 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.

The Sanskrit term Śāktayoni can be transliterated into English as Saktayoni or Shaktayoni, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

[«previous next»] — Shaktayoni in Shaktism glossary
Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Śāktayoni (शाक्तयोनि) refers to “empowered wombs”.—According to the Kubjikā Tantras, which are typical in this respect, the sixteen vowels are female. This is because they represent the sixteen energies of the female Moon. In Abhinava’s set up they represent stages in the expansion of energy within transcendental Śiva consciousness which is also lunar, but the Moon in this case retains, as it were, the more ancient masculine gender. The consonants, ranging from Ka to Kṣa, are the series of principles (tattva) below Śiva. The consonants are ‘empowered wombs’ (śāktayoni) formed by the ‘condensation’ of the vowels.

Shaktism book cover
context information

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.

Discover the meaning of shaktayoni or saktayoni in the context of Shaktism from relevant books on Exotic India

See also (Relevant definitions)

Relevant text

Like what you read? Consider supporting this website: