Vishnugranthi, Viṣṇugranthi, Vishnu-granthi: 4 definitions
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The Sanskrit term Viṣṇugranthi can be transliterated into English as Visnugranthi or Vishnugranthi, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramViṣṇugranthi (विष्णुग्रन्थि) refers to the “Knot of Viṣṇu” and represents one of the “sixteen knots” (granthi), according to the Ṣaṭsāhasrasaṃhitā, an expansion of the Kubjikāmatatantra: the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—Accordingly, “(1) The Knot called Ananta, which is HAṂSA, should be placed (on the body). It is at the middle toe of the sixteen parts (of the body).The Knot of Time is below the ankle. [...] (12) The Knot of the Living Being is in the place of the heart, while (13) the one called Viṣṇu [i.e., viṣṇugranthi] is in the throat. [...]”.
The sixteen Knots [i.e., viṣṇugranthi] are parts of the goddess’s body. Accordingly, they are projected into the adept’s body to transform it into the Triple Fort, that is, the triangular body of the goddess replete with the energies of the sacred seats. She is both with form, consisting of the letters and mantras, and without form as the Transmental (manonmanī) energy of the god.
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
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryViṣṇugranthi (विष्णुग्रन्थि).—a particular joint of the body.
Derivable forms: viṣṇugranthiḥ (विष्णुग्रन्थिः).
Viṣṇugranthi is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms viṣṇu and granthi (ग्रन्थि).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryViṣṇugranthi (विष्णुग्रन्थि):—[=viṣṇu-granthi] [from viṣṇu] m. a [particular] joint of the body, [Catalogue(s)]
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Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Vishnu, Granthi.
Full-text: Granthi, Vishnu, Kundalini Yoga, Kantha.
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