Shunyanivasini, Śūnyanivāsinī, Shunya-nivasini: 1 definition
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Shunyanivasini 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 Śūnyanivāsinī can be transliterated into English as Sunyanivasini or Shunyanivasini, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramŚūnyanivāsinī (शून्यनिवासिनी) (Cf. Śūnyanivāsin) refers to “she who resides in the Void”, according to the Kularatnoddyota verse 2.29-33.—Accordingly, “O (goddess whose) face is beloved (to all)! You who move within (me) and outside (me)! Supreme one who is both supreme (transcendent) and inferior (immanent)! Divine one who resides in the great Void (mahāśūnyanivāsinī)! Do you not know, O large eyed one, that you are, just as I am, without either beginning or end? Such (also) is this Krama lineage that has come down through the sequence of the series (of teachers). [...]”.
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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Partial matches: Shunya, Nivasini.
Ends with: Mahashunyanivasini.
Full-text: Shunyanivasin.
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