Vakralinga, Vakraliṅga, Vakra-linga: 1 definition
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Vakralinga 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: ManthanabhairavatantramVakraliṅga (वक्रलिङ्ग) refers to a “crooked liṅga”, according to Tantric texts such as the Kubjikāmata-tantra, the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—Kubjikā as Kaulinī, the mistress of the Kula, resides in the centre of the triangle. She is the Divine Liṅga (divyaliṅga) in the middle of the Triangle. The Divine Liṅga is said to ‘face downwards’, which suggests that it is triangular. The expression ‘vakraliṅga’—‘crooked liṅga’ with reference to it appears to confirm this, although it can also be understood to refer to the goddess Vakrā in the form of a Liṅga. Similarly, Kauleśī, who is in the centre of the triangle, ‘faces downwards’.
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: Vakra, Linga.
Full-text: Tribhinna, Bhagakriti.
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