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End of the twelve 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: ManthanabhairavatantramThe “End of the Twelve” is sometimes associated with the Sixteenth of the Sixteen Siddhas, which are described in the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—These sixteen spiritual teachers represent the disciples of the Nine Nāthas who propagated the Western Transmission noted in the Kubjikā Tantras.—Various texts record the locations of the sixteen Siddhas within the body (called ‘doors’). For example, the Kulakaulinīmata mentions the Foundation, whereas the Ṭīkā mentions the End of the Twelve and the Kumārikākhaṇḍa mentions the Sky as the location of the sixteenth Siddha.
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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Full-text (+200): Dvadashanta, Dhumragni, Pashunatha, Kubjesha, Dhumagni, Trana, Randhraga, Tripurottara, Kambili, Pattilla, Ashtadhikashata, Randhramarga, Randhragamarga, Brahmapura, Visarganta, Bhairavarupa, Nadaja, Dakshinavrata, Paraparatman, Shodashanta.
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Search found 15 books and stories containing End of the twelve, End of twelve; (plurals include: End of the twelves, End of twelves). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Jnaneshwari (Bhavartha Dipika) (by Ramchandra Keshav Bhagwat)
Verse 8.18-19 < [Chapter 8 - Akshara-brahman-yoga]
Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Part 4: Conquest of Prabhāsatīrtha by Sagara < [Chapter IV - Conquest of Bharatavarṣa by Sagara]
Part 11: Journey to Kuṇḍina < [Chapter III - Vasudeva’s Marriage with Kanakavatī and her Former Incarnations]
Part 7: War between Kūṇika and Ceṭaka < [Chapter XII - Omniscience and wandering of Mahāvīra]
Mandukya Upanishad (Madhva commentary) (by Srisa Chandra Vasu)
Mantra 2.1 < [Chapter 2 - Second Khanda]
Markandeya Purana (by Frederick Eden Pargiter)
Tilakamanjari of Dhanapala (study) (by Shri N. M. Kansara)
6. Conversion of Dhanapala to Jain faith < [Chapter 1 - The Author (biography of Dhanapala)]
Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 6 - Greatness of Someśvara (Soma-īśvara) < [Section 1 - Prabhāsa-kṣetra-māhātmya]