Vishabhara, Viṣabhāra, Visha-bhara: 1 definition

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Vishabhara 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 Viṣabhāra can be transliterated into English as Visabhara or Vishabhara, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

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Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Viṣabhāra (विषभार) refers to “loads of poison”, according to the Jayadrathayāmala verse 2.25.124cd-125ab.—Accordingly, “She who playfully devours thousands of loads of poison (viṣabhāra) is said to be Carcikā who, with fearsome teeth, is the (Yoginī of the) third (syllable)”.

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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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