Shoshani, Śoṣaṇī: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Shoshani means something in Buddhism, Pali, 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 Śoṣaṇī can be transliterated into English as Sosani or Shoshani, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Wisdom Library: Ṣaṭsāhasra-saṃhitā1) Śoṣaṇī (शोषणी):—One of the twelve guṇas associated with Vahni, the third seat of the Svādhiṣṭhāna-chakra. According to tantric sources such as the Śrīmatottara-tantra and the Gorakṣasaṃhitā (Kādiprakaraṇa), these twelve guṇas are represented as female deities. According to the Ṣaṭsāhasrasaṃhitā however, they are explained as particular syllables. They (e.g. Śoṣaṇī) only seem to play an minor role with regard to the interpretation of the Devīcakra (first of five chakras, as taught in the Kubjikāmata-tantra).
2) Śoṣaṇī (शोषणी, “Drying up”):—Eight of the eight Mātṛs born from the body of Bhānumatī, according to the Kubjikāmata-tantra. These eight sub-manifestations (mātṛ), including Śoṣaṇī, embody several qualities expressive of the sun’s burning heat and glaring light. They are presided over by the Bhairava Ruru. Bhānumatī is the sixth of the Eight Mahāmātṛs, residing within the Mātṛcakra (third of the five cakras) and represents the sun.
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.
In Buddhism
Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: De Gruyter: A Buddhist Ritual Manual on AgricultureŚoṣaṇī (शोषणी) refers to the “drier (of the hear)” (of all Nāgas), according to the Vajratuṇḍasamayakalparāja, an ancient Buddhist ritual manual on agriculture from the 5th-century (or earlier), containing various instructions for the Sangha to provide agriculture-related services to laypeople including rain-making, weather control and crop protection.—Accordingly, [as Brahmā and others addressed the Bhagavān]: “[...] We will offer this seizer of the heart of all Nāgas, drier of their heart (hṛdaya-śoṣaṇī), destroyer of the families of harmful Nāgas, remover of all winds, clouds and thunderbolts, and ripener of all crops, flowers and fruits. May the Bhagavān give his empowerment for the benefit of all beings”.
Mahayana (महायान, mahāyāna) is a major branch of Buddhism focusing on the path of a Bodhisattva (spiritual aspirants/ enlightened beings). Extant literature is vast and primarely composed in the Sanskrit language. There are many sūtras of which some of the earliest are the various Prajñāpāramitā sūtras.
Languages of India and abroad
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusSosaṇi (ಸೊಸಣಿ):—[noun] name of a petty folk-goddess.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Shoshaniya.
Ends with: Hridayashoshani, Vishashoshani.
Full-text: Bhanumati.
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The Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 317 - Greatness of Kaṇṭakaśoṣaṇī (Kaṇṭaka-śoṣaṇī) < [Section 1 - Prabhāsa-kṣetra-māhātmya]
Chapter 60 - Greatness of Narāditya < [Section 1 - Tīrtha-māhātmya]
The Linga Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 27 - The description of the Jaya ablution < [Section 2 - Pūrvabhāga]