Raktakshamba, Raktākṣāmbā, Raktaksha-amba: 1 definition
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Raktakshamba 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 Raktākṣāmbā can be transliterated into English as Raktaksamba or Raktakshamba, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramRaktākṣāmbā (रक्ताक्षाम्बा) refers to one of the consort of Prayāsadeva—one of the Sixteen Siddhas according to the Kubjikānityāhnikatilaka: a derative text drawing from Tantras and other sources such as the Ṣaṭsāhasrasaṃhitā.—These sixteen spiritual teachers represent the disciples of the Nine Nāthas who propagated the Western Transmission noted in the Kubjikā Tantras.—Prayāsadeva is the Caryā name of this Nātha (i.e., the public name the Siddha uses when living as a wandering renouncer). He is associated with the consorts named Vijayā and Raktasiddhā (or Raktākṣāmbā).
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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Partial matches: Raktaksha, Amba, Ampa.
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Full-text: Raktaksha, Raktasiddha, Prayasadeva, Vijaya.
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