Takini, Ṭākiṉi: 1 definition
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Takini means something in Tamil. 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.
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Ṭākiṉi (டாகினி) noun < ḍākinī. A female imp or goblin. See இடாகினி. [idagini.] Local usage
Tamil is an ancient language of India from the Dravidian family spoken by roughly 250 million people mainly in southern India and Sri Lanka.
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Full-text (+28): Dakini, Pancadakini, Apavitradakini, Ratnadakini, Dakinitva, Padmadakini, Vishvadakini, Dakinidosha, Dakinikalpa, Dakinitamtra, Jnanadakini, Vajradakini, Cakradakini, Pracandadakini, Dakinisamgha, Dakinijala, Abhyantaravarga, Dakinigiri, Black Crown, Wai fa.
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Search found 39 books and stories containing Takini, Dakini, Daagini, Dagini, Ṭākiṉi; (plurals include: Takinis, Dakinis, Daaginis, Daginis, Ṭākiṉis). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Kailash: Journal of Himalayan Studies
Lay Religious Movements in 11th and 12th Century Tibet < [Volume 18, Number 3-4 (1996)]
The Nyingma Icons: Line drawings of 94 dieties and divinities of Tibet < [Volume 3, Number 4 (1975)]
Part 8 - Guide to Bidjeswori (Bijeshwori) < [A Buddhist Guide to the Power Places of the Kathmandu Valley]
The Great Chariot (by Longchenpa)
Part 1 - How to practice < [E. Knowing what is to be abandoned and accepted, and how the siddhis are received]
Part 4c - The accompanying samaya and action/practice < [B. The explanation of meditation practice]
Part 4 - The particular details < [E. Knowing what is to be abandoned and accepted, and how the siddhis are received]
Journal of the European Ayurvedic Society (by Inge Wezler)
The Dakinikalpa: Religious and Astrological Medicine < [Volume 5 (1997)]
On Mercury in Tibetan ‘Precious Pills’ < [Volume 5 (1997)]
Blue Annals (deb-ther sngon-po) (by George N. Roerich)
Chapter 2a - Niguma: Siddha khyung po rnal 'byor’s biography < [Book 9 - Kodrakpa and Niguma]
Chapter 2b - Kyungpo Naljor Disciples (Iv): Sangs Rgyas Ston Pa < [Book 9 - Kodrakpa and Niguma]
Chapter 2b - Kyungpo Naljor disciples (iv): sangs rgyas ston pa < [Book 9 - Kodrakpa and Niguma]
Kathasaritsagara (cultural study) (by S. W. Chitale)
Description of Minor Deities in the Kathasaritsagara < [Chapter 5 - Religion and Philosophy]
Magic in ancient India < [Chapter 4 - Social Conditions]
At the Burning Ground: Death and Transcendence in Bengali Shaktism < [Volume 14, Issue 8 (2023)]
The Visualization of the Secret < [Volume 11, Issue 3 (2020)]
Revisiting the “Secret Consort” (gsang yum) in Tibetan Buddhism < [Volume 9, Issue 6 (2018)]
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