Yoginikula, Yoginīkula, Yogini-kula: 1 definition
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Yoginikula 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: ManthanabhairavatantramYoginīkula (योगिनीकुल) (cf .Paścimagṛha) refers to the “families of Yoginīs”, according to the second recension of the Yogakhaṇḍa of the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—The goddess is saying that her Liṅga is the triangular Yoni. Identified with the abode of her tradition, it is the ‘Western House’ (paścimagṛha). Out of all the families of Yoginīs—Yoginīkulas—it is the one, supreme Yoginīkula. Just as all the Yoginīs play in this, the ‘temple of the Western tradition’, similarly all the Yoginīs ultimately belong to this unique Yoginīkula.
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: Yogini, Yokini, Kula.
Full-text: Pashcimagriha, Gudhartha, Ashcaryaguna, Yoginimata.
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