Avidyashakti, Avidyaśakti, Avidya-shakti: 1 definition
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Avidyashakti 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 Avidyaśakti can be transliterated into English as Avidyasakti or Avidyashakti, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
General definition (in Hinduism)
Source: Wisdom Library: HinduismAvidyaśakti (अविद्यशक्ति, “illusory energy”).—One of the three powers (śakti) of Viṣṇu (viṣṇuśakti).
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Shakti, Avidya.
Full-text: Vishnushakti.
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