Simhavalokini, Siṃhāvalokinī, Simha-avalokini: 1 definition
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Simhavalokini 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
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramSiṃhāvalokinī (सिंहावलोकिनी) [cf. Siṃhāvalokana] refers to “lion’s gaze” and is a name for the Goddess, according to the Manthānabhairavatantra (Kumārikākhaṇḍa), vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—Accordingly, as the Goddess said:—“O Śambhu, the Liṅga has been burst apart and I who possess a beautiful lustre have emerged (from it) in a crooked form, horrific and (my) face the Triangle. I am dark blue and red. I have three eyes and (my) light is like the Fire of Time. The gaze I possess (is like that of a) lion and so (I am called) ‘she who has the lion’s gaze’ (siṃhāvalokinī)”.
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: Avalokini, Simha.
Full-text: Simhavalokana.
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