Yugmika, Yugmikā: 1 definition
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Yugmika 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: ManthanabhairavatantramYugmikā (युग्मिका) refers to a “couple”, according to the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—Accordingly, [while desribing the Northern Tradition] “The form (of the deities) is like that of a couple (yugmikā) and is accompanied by the line of teachers. She is covered with the ashes of a funeral pyre and is beautiful by virtue of the Praṇava (that inwardly adorns her). Accompanied by Bhairavas and Vaṭuka, her form is a lion”.
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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