Vyadhibhakshini, Vyādhibhakṣiṇī, Vyadhi-bhakshini: 1 definition
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The Sanskrit term Vyādhibhakṣiṇī can be transliterated into English as Vyadhibhaksini or Vyadhibhakshini, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramVyādhibhakṣiṇī (व्याधिभक्षिणी) is the name of Aghora’s consort.—[...] Aghora is in various contexts identified as Kubjikā’s consort. Moreover, his lunar character is clearly evident. Thus he is said to have the form of the moon and one should think him in this form in the calyx of the lotus of the heart. Aghora is, amongst other things, a medicine god. His consort, an embodiment of his curative powers, is named appropriately Vyādhibhakṣiṇī—‘Disease Eater’. This attribute of the god and his consort is derived from their lunar character which is more clearly evident in another form of Śiva, Mṛtyuñjaya. [...]
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Bhakshini, Vyadhin.
Full-text: Aghora.
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