A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Raudri
This page describes Raudri which is located on page 103 of the third volume in the book: A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism by Swami Harshananda. This book, known as “a concise encyclopaedia of hinduism”, includes a vast amount of topics covering general aspects on Hinduism, but also contains important aspects regarding Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism This page contains an online preview of the full text and summarizes technical terms, as well as information if you want to buy this book.
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You can look up the meaning of the phrase “Raudri” according to 23 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Cidgaganacandrika (study) [by S. Mahalakshmi]
In order to transcend these two bodies, Shakti assumes the Raudri[1] form which is endowed with the competence to consume these two shariras into her Mantra-rupa. Krodhani Shakti is the emotion of anger (krodha, sthayibhava) in the Mantratmikavapu of Shakti assuming Raudri form. Notes and Sanskrit references: [1] Cf....
Read full contents: Verse 119 [Raudrarupa Krodhani]
The Agni Purana [by N. Gangadharan]
Raudri (one in rage)! O Mother! Hrim uhe ve phe phe Vakra (crooked one)! Vari phe puti puti ghore (frightening one)! Hrum phat Brahmavetali! Middle one! I shall again describe the secret mantras and principles relating to (the goddess) Tvarita. Hraim hram hah are said to be (located) at the heart. Harum [Hraum?] and ha are remembered to be (for) the head. Pham sparkle sparkle (is for) the tuft. Vara ila hram hum krom kshum shrim is said (to be for) the eye. Kshaum (is) for the weapon....
Read full contents: Chapter 147 - Mode of worshipping the goddess Tvarita and others
Paduka-panchaka (the five-fold footstool) [by Arthur Avalon]
The sixteen vowels beginning with A form the line Vama, the sixteen letters beginning with Ka form the line Jyeshta, and the sixteen letters beginning with Tha form the line Raudri. The Abode of Shakti is formed by these three lines....
Read full contents: Verse 2
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