Tapanagni, Tapana-agni, Tāpanāgni: 1 definition

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Tapanagni 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.

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Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

[«previous next»] — Tapanagni in Shaktism glossary
Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Tāpanāgni (तापनाग्नि) refers to the “fire of austerity” according to the Ambāmatasaṃhitā.—Accordingly, “[...] Kaumārī, in the form of the Brahman, practiced spiritual discipline (anuṣṭhāna) in the past by means of the fire of austerity (tāpanāgni) and came (into the world as) Bhagamālinī. She is in the grip of (the practice) of continence (brahmacarya) and you (Bhairava) have become the Point (bindu). She attained the imperishable nature that, unmanifest, is consciousness (bodha). [...]”.

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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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