Unmukhi, Unmukhī: 1 definition
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Unmukhi 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: ManthanabhairavatantramUnmukhī (उन्मुखी) refers to “propense” [inclined to?], according to the Yoginīhṛdaya, an important Sanskrit text from the twelfth-century dealing with rituals of the Śrīvidyā school.—Accordingly, “If that supreme energy beholds the radiant pulse (sphuraṇa) of its own nature, she assumes the nature of Ambikā and is said to be Supreme Speech. If she is propense (unmukhī) to make the universe, which is in a seed state manifest, she is Vāmā, (so called) because she vomits out (vāmana) the universe and assumes the (curved shape of an elephant) hook (aṅkuśa). She is then the power of the will that abides in the form of the Speech of Vision (paśyantī). [...]”.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Unmukhikara, Unmukhikarana.
Ends with: Munmukhi, Vidyunmukhi.
Full-text: Unmukhikara, Unmukhikarana, Sphurana, Ankusha.
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Shat-cakra-nirupana (the six bodily centres) (by Arthur Avalon)
Verse 49 < [Section 7]
Sahitya-kaumudi by Baladeva Vidyabhushana (by Gaurapada Dāsa)
Text 7.145 < [Chapter 7 - Literary Faults]
Cidgaganacandrika (study) (by S. Mahalakshmi)
Verse 42 [Nāda, the cause of creation and plurality] < [Chapter 2 - Second Vimarśa]
Shakti and Shakta (by John Woodroffe)
Chapter II - Śakti: the World as Power < [Section 1 - Introductory]
Chapter XIX - Creation as explained in the non-Dualist Tantras < [Section 2 - Doctrine]
Serpent Power (Kundalini-shakti), Introduction (by Arthur Avalon)