Matrivira, Mātṛvīra, Matri-vira: 1 definition
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Matrivira 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 Mātṛvīra can be transliterated into English as Matrvira or Matrivira, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric TraditionsMātṛvīra (मातृवीर) refers to the Male deity accompanying the Eight Mother-Goddesses (aṣṭamātṛ), according to verse 4.497ff of the Brahmayāmala-tantra (or Picumata), an early 7th century Śaiva text consisting of twelve-thousand verses.—Accordingly, “[...] A third series of lotuses serves as the locus for installation of the Eight Mother-goddesses, accompanied by the male deity Mātṛvīra. In this case as well the lotuses do not form a vertical axis, lying at various positions on the head and torso: the points between the eyebrows and between the eyes, the tip of the nose, and each ear. [...]”.
Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.
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