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Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Vīṇākara (वीणाकर) refers to “one who holds an arrow in the hand”, according to the Kularatnoddyota, one of the earliest Kubjikā Tantras.—Accordingly, [while describing the gross form of Navātman called Śabdarāśinavātman]: “(Navātman) has a big body and burns intensely, illumining the sky with (his) radiant energy. [...] He holds a skull and an ascetic’s staff. (Another) hand shines (as it were) with a trident. (He also holds) a bow, an arrow, vīṇā [i.e., vīṇākara], bell and double-headed drum. [...]”.

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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.

Languages of India and abroad

Marathi-English dictionary

Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionary

viṇakara (विणकर).—f (viṇaṇēṃ) Texture or weftage; any texture as to its quality or manner.

Source: DDSA: The Aryabhusan school dictionary, Marathi-English

viṇakara (विणकर).—f Texture or weftage.

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Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.

See also (Relevant definitions)

Partial matches: Vina, Kara.

Starts with: Vinakarana.

Full-text: Been.

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