Somagni, Somāgni, Soma-agni: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Somagni 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: ManthanabhairavatantramSomāgni (सोमाग्नि) refers to the “Moon and Fire”, according to the Ṣaṭsāhasrasaṃhitā, an expansion of the Kubjikāmatatantra: the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—Accordingly, “In the midst of the Sun, Moon and Fire [i.e., sūrya-somāgni-madhya], is the supreme energy called Kukārā. O mistress of the gods, she resides in the foundation. Emanation takes place there”.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionarySomāgni (सोमाग्नि):—[from soma] Soma and Agni (cf. saumāgna) in [compound]
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Agni, Soma, Ani.
Starts with: Somagnidhraprayoga, Somagnishtoma, Somagniyajamana.
Full-text: Somagniyajamana, Somagnishtoma, Somagnidhraprayoga, Saumagna, Agnishoma, Prajapati.
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Search found 16 books and stories containing Somagni, Somāgni, Soma-agni; (plurals include: Somagnis, Somāgnis, agnis). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Cidgaganacandrika (study) (by S. Mahalakshmi)
Verse 95 [Parāśakti as Kālakarṣiṇī in Cakrapañcaka] < [Chapter 3 - Third Vimarśa]
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
Rig Veda 8.69.11 < [Sukta 69]
Significance of the Moon in Ancient Civilizations (by Radhakrishnan. P)
1. Karma Theory in Astrology < [Chapter 4 - Contemporary Astrological Viewpoint and Moon]
Hiranyakesi-grihya-sutra (by Hermann Oldenberg)
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 9.95 < [Section IX - The Marriage of Girls]
Women in the Atharva-veda Samhita (by Pranab Jyoti Kalita)
8. Goddess Ekāṣṭakā < [Chapter 4 - Female Deities and the Glorification of Women in the Atharvaveda]