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Kurma This article is about the Hindu deity. For the cause-and-effect concept, see Karma. For the South Asian food, see Korma. Kurma is a Member of Dashavatara. Kurma Avatar by Raja Ravi Varma Affiliation? Vaishnavism Abode: Bharata Khanda, Vaikuntha, Srikurmam Mantra: Om Kurmaya Namah Weapon: None Festivals: Kurma Jayanti Consort: Lakshmi as Sindhusuta Dashavatara Sequence Predecessor: Matsya Successor: Varaha Closeup of Vishnu, seated in the lotus position on a lotus. From

Narasimha Narasimha: God of Protection, Destruction, Yoga and Kala (Time); The Destroyer of Evil and Fear, Member of Dashavatara A sculpture of Yoga-Narsimha, South India, late Chola period Affiliation: Vaishnavism, Avatar of Vishnu, Dashavatara, Lakshmi Narasimha, Nava Narasimha Mantra: ugraṃ vīraṃ mahāviṣṇuṃ jvalantaṃ sarvatomukham | nṛsiṃhaṃ bhīṣaṇaṃ bhadraṃ mṛtyumṛtyuṃ namāmyaham || Weapon: Claws, Sudarshana Chakra (discus), Kaumodaki (mace) Festivals:Narasimha Jayanti, H

Varaha Varaha is the Embodiment of Sacrifice and Member of Dashavatara. Varaha killing Hiranyaksha and saving Bhumi, 1740 CE, Chamba painting Affiliation: Avatar of Vishnu Abode: Vaikuntha Mantra: Om Bhuvarāhāya Vidmahe Hiranyakarabhāya Dhimahi Tanno Krodha Prachodayāt Weapon: Sudarshana Chakra, Kaumodaki (Gada) Symbols: Padma Festivals: Varaha Jayanti Genealogy Consort: Bhumi Children: Narakasura, Mangala Dashavatara Sequence Predecessor: Kurma Successor: Narasimha Varaha is

Varahi For other uses, see Varahi River and Varahi, Gujarat. Varahi is a member of the Matrikas. A 14th-century statue of Varahi from Nepal Other names: Varthali, Dandini Devi, Verai, Barahi, Devanagari Affiliation: Matrikas, Devi, Lakshmi Abode: Manidvipa, Vaikuntha Mantra: Om Varahamukhi Vidmahe Dandahastaya Dhimahi Tanno Devi Prachodayat Weapon: Plough and pestle Mount: Buffalo Consort: Vishnu as Varaha Varahi is one of the Matrikas, a group of seven mother goddesses in th

Brahma 6th-century sculpture of Brahma Titles: Creator of the Universe, God of Creation, Knowledge and the Vedas, Member of Trimurti Other names: Svayambhu, Virinchi, Prajapati, Devanagari Affiliation: Trimurti, Deva Abode: Brahmaloka Mantra: ॐ वेदात्मनाय विद्महे हिरण्यगर्भाय धीमही तन्नो ब्रह्मा प्रचोदयात्: Oṃ vedātmanāya vidmahe hiraṇyagarbhāya dhīmahī tan no brahmā pracodayāt ॐ ब्रह्मणे नम: Om Brahmane Namah Weapon: Brahmastra, Brahmashirastra Symbol: Lotus, Vedas, Japamala

Titles: Mother Goddess, Goddess of Wealth, Prosperity, Fortune, Sovereignty, Fertility, Abundance and Beauty, Supreme Goddess of Vaishnavism, Member of Tridevi and Pancha Prakriti Sri Gaja Lakshmi by Raja Ravi Varma (1896) Other names: Sri, Bhargavi, Kamala, Padma, Narayani, Vaishnavi, Jaganmata Affiliation: Devi, Shakti, Mahadevi, Tridevi, Ashta Lakshmi, Sita, Radha, Durga, Tulasi, Bhumi, Lakshmi Narayana, Ashtabharya Abode: Vaikuntha, Manidvipa, Kshira Sagara Mantra: Oṃ Śrī

Anuyoga Anuyoga ('further yoga') is the designation of the second of the three Inner Tantras according to the ninefold division of practice used by the Nyingma school of Tibetan Buddhism. This schema categorizes various stages of practice, and Anuyoga specifically emphasizes the completion stage of Tantra. As with the other yanas, Anuyoga represents both a scriptural division as well as a specific emphasis of both view and practice. Anuyoga delves into inner practices involvi

Chöd For other uses, see Chod. Chöd practitioners at Boudhanath stupa Chöd (gcod lit. 'to sever') is a spiritual practice found primarily in the Yundrung Bön tradition as well as in the Nyingma and Kagyu schools of Tibetan Buddhism (where it is classed as Anuttarayoga Tantra in Kagyu and Anuyoga in Nyingma). Also known as "cutting through the ego," the practices are based on the Prajñāpāramitā or "Perfection of Wisdom" sutras, which expound the "emptiness" concept of Buddhist

Kartika Kartika flaying knife, with vajra handle, made in Beijing in 1407 A kartika or drigug is a small, crescent-shaped, hand-held ritual flaying knife used in the tantric ceremonies of Vajrayana Buddhism. The kartari is said to be "one of the quintessential attributes of the wrathful Tantric deities." It is commonly known as the "knife of the dakinis." Its shape is similar to the Inuit ulu or woman's knife, which is used for many things including cleaning skins. While the

Prima donna This article is about the female opera singer. For other uses, see Prima Donna (disambiguation). "Prima donnas" redirects here. For the Philippine television drama series, see Prima Donnas. Prima donna clipper ship card In opera or commedia dell'arte, a prima donna (Italian for 'first lady'; pl.: prime donne) is the leading female singer in the company, the person to whom the prime roles would be given. Prime donne often had grand off-stage personalities and were

Diva For other uses, see Diva (disambiguation). American singer Mariah Carey is often described as an "ultimate diva" by the media for her musical ability as well as her demanding persona. Diva, the Latin word for a goddess, has often been used as an honorific to refer to a celebrated woman of outstanding talent in the world of opera, theatre, cinema, fashion and popular music. If referring to an actress, the meaning of diva is closely related to that of prima donna. Diva can

Sadhana This article is about the spiritual practice. For other uses, see Sādhanā (disambiguation). Buddhist sādhanā (Japan) Shugendō sādhanā (Japan) Sādhanā is an ego-transcending spiritual practice in Indian religions. It includes a variety of disciplines in Hindu, Buddhist and Jain traditions that are followed in order to achieve various spiritual or ritual objectives. Sadhana is done for attaining detachment from worldly things, which can be a goal of a sadhu. Karma yoga,

Tantra For Hindu texts, see Hindu tantric literature. For Buddhist texts, see Buddhist tantric literature. For New Age tantra, see Neotantra. For other uses, see Tantra (disambiguation). Tantric art. Clockwise from upper left: Sri Yantra, Kalachakra Mandala, Shaiva Nath chakra, and Vajrayogini. Tantra (lit. 'expansion-device, salvation-spreader; loom, weave, warp') is an esoteric yogic tradition that developed on the Indian subcontinent beginning in the middle of the 1st mill

Sayana Sayana (also called Sāyaṇācārya; died 1387) was a 14th-century Sanskrit Mimamsa scholar from the Vijayanagara Empire of peninsular India, near modern day Bellary, Karnataka. An influential commentator on the Vedas, he flourished under King Bukka Raya I and his successor Harihara II. More than a hundred works are attributed to him, among which are commentaries on nearly all parts of the Vedas. He also wrote on a number of subjects like medicine, morality, music and gram

Sadhu Two Sadhus, or Hindu Holy Men, near Pashupatinath temple in Kathmandu Sadhu in Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu, Nepal. Sadhu (sādhu (male), sādhvī or sādhvīne (female), also spelled saddhu) is a religious ascetic, mendicant or any holy person in Hinduism and Jainism who has renounced the worldly life. They are sometimes alternatively referred to as yogi, sannyasi or vairagi. Sādhu means one who follows a path of sadhana (spiritual discipline). Although the vast majority

Rishi A late 18th century painting of Saptarishi and Manu from Jaipur, Rajasthan. In Indian religions, a rishi is an accomplished and enlightened person. They find mention in various Vedic texts. Rishis are believed to have composed hymns of the Vedas. The Post-Vedic tradition of Hinduism regards the rishis as "great yogis" or "sages" who after intense meditation (tapas) realized the supreme truth and eternal knowledge, which they composed into hymns. The term appears in Pali

Vyasa A sculpture of Vyasa at Murudeshwar (2008) Title: Maharishi, Vyasadeva, Vedavyasa Personal life Spouse: Vatikā (only in few Puranas) Children: Shuka (son) The following were fathered by Vyasa through the Niyoga practice, on behalf of his half-brother Vichitravirya Dhritarashtra (son; from Ambika) Pandu (son; from Ambalika) Vidura (son; from a Shudra maid) Parent: Parashara (father), Satyavati (mother) Known for: Vedas, Mahabharata, Puranas. Brahma Sutras Relatives: Mate

Kapila This article is about the Hindu sage Kapila. For other uses, see Kapila (disambiguation). See also: Kapil Ashram Watercolour painting on paper of Kapila, a sage Personal life Spouse: Dhriti Parent(s): Devahuti (mother), Kardama (father) Religious life Religion: Hinduism Philosophy: Samkhya Religious career Influenced: Buddha, Vyasa, Samkhya and Yoga philosophers Kapila (7th-6th-century BCE), also referred to as Cakradhanus, is a Vedic sage in Hindu tradition, regarded

12 Benefits of 3 Mukhi Rudraksha, Uses, Types & Wearing Method The 3 Mukhi Rudraksha is a sacred bead with three natural faces or facets. It holds immense spiritual significance and is highly revered in Hinduism. Let's explore more about the 3 Face Rudraksha, including its symbolism, benefits, and methods of wearing. 3 mukhi rudraksha 3 Mukhi Nepali Rudraksha Symbolism: The 3 Mukhi Rudraksha symbolizes Lord Agni, the god of fire. It represents the fire element and is associat

Vajrayogini Painting of Vajrayoginī in the form of Nāropa's Ḍākinī History and overview Vajrayogini is an important figure in Buddhism, especially revered in Tibetan Buddhism. In Vajrayana she is considered a female Buddha and a ḍākiṇī. Vajrayoginī is often described with the epithet sarvabuddhaḍākiṇī, meaning "the ḍākiṇī [who is the Essence] of all Buddhas". She is an Anuttarayoga Tantra meditational deity (iṣṭadevatā) and her practice includes methods for preventing ordinar