Vameshvari, Vāmeśvarī, Vama-ishvari: 1 definition
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Vameshvari 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.
The Sanskrit term Vāmeśvarī can be transliterated into English as Vamesvari or Vameshvari, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramVāmeśvarī (वामेश्वरी) is another name for Vyomeśvarī: one of the deities of the five currents (pañcavāha), according to the Mahānayaprakāśa verse 2.1-35, while explaining the cycles of the goddesses of consciousness.—Accordingly, “[...] Here the Pīṭhakrama consists of the Sacred Seat (pīṭha), the Cremation Ground (śmaśāna), the Lord of the Field (kṣetreśa), Union (mela), and the Sacrifice (yāga). (It arises from) from the sacred seats as (the five) beginning with Vyomeśvarī, in due order”.
Note: Vyomeśvarī, also called Vyomavāmeśvarī or just Vāmeśvarī, presides over four spheres of consciousness that, together with her, constitute the Five Currents (pañcavāha) of the Process of Consciousness (saṃvitkrama).
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)
Partial matches: Ishvari, Vama.
Ends with: Vyomavameshvari.
Full-text: Vyomatmaka, Vyomeshvari, Vyomavameshvari.
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Cidgaganacandrika (study) (by S. Mahalakshmi)
Verse 100 [Muṇḍakrama and Daṇḍakrama] < [Chapter 3 - Third Vimarśa]
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