Mahakameshvari, Mahākāmeśvarī, Maha-kameshvari: 1 definition

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Mahakameshvari 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.

The Sanskrit term Mahākāmeśvarī can be transliterated into English as Mahakamesvari or Mahakameshvari, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

[«previous next»] — Mahakameshvari in Shaktism glossary
Source: Shodhganga: Saudarya Lahari of Sri Sankara A Study

Mahākāmeśvarī (महाकामेश्वरी) refers to one of the three Atirahasyayoginīs residing in the Sarvasiddhipradacakra which represents one of the nine Āvaraṇa-Cakras of Śrīcakra (the nucleus of Tantric philosophy) which are related to the fifteen-lettered chant called Śrīvidyā, according to the Varivasya-rahasya (pp. 82ff).—By the worship on Śrīcakra, the Goddess (whose presence is represented is Śrīcakra) will get awakened. This is the beginning of the spiritual consciousness in man. The nine Cakras in the Śrīcakra are called āvaraṇacakras.— Trikoṇa is known as Sarvasiddhiprada-cakra. In this zone, resides Atirahasyayoginīs of Bandhūkapuṣpa complexion. They are: Mahākāmeśvarī, Mahāvajreśvarī and Bhagamālinī where Tripurāṃbā is the ruling deity.

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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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