Simhadarshana, Simha-darshana, Siṃhadarśana: 1 definition
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Simhadarshana 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 Siṃhadarśana can be transliterated into English as Simhadarsana or Simhadarshana, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramSiṃhadarśana (सिंहदर्शन) refers to the “teaching of the Lion”.—[...] Kālikā, like Kubjikā, is said to be a lioness. This is because these goddesses are the leaders (nāyikā) of a Kula tradition (āmnāya) each of which is said to be a ‘teaching of the Lion’ (siṃhadarśana) as they are all based on the transmission of the Command which takes place by means of the teacher's empowering gaze, as fierce and powerful as that of a lion (siṃhāvalokana).
Kaula Tantric systems are, in general, termed darśanas, but more specifically they are Lion Darśanas (siṃhadarśana). Kubjikā is regularly said to be mounted on a lion (siṃha). In this respect, Kubjikā’s model is not so much the Yoginī as the Great Goddess Durgā mounted on a lion. [...] Kubjikā is closely linked to the lion. Indeed, it is the ‘tradition or lineage of the lion’ (siṃhakānvaya, siṃhāmnāya). Analogous expressions such as the Teaching of the Lion (siṃhaśāsana) and siṃhadarśana refer implicitly to an important practice of this school whereby spiritual energy is transmitted to deities and other supernatural and living beings as well as objects. This is the Lion's Gaze. The Lion's Gaze is the empowering and gracious gaze that energizes the maṇḍala with its divine beings and mantras.
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: Darshana, Simha.
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Full-text: Simhakadarshana, Simhakanvaya, Simhamnaya, Kalika.
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