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Aindrani, Իṇ�: 2 definitions

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Aindrani means something in Buddhism, Pali, 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.

In Hinduism

Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Aindrani in Shaivism glossary
Source: Wisdom Library: Kubjikāmata-tantra

Իṇ� (ऐन्द्राणी):—First of the eight Mātṛs born from the body of Khecarī, according to the Kubjikāmatatantra. These eight sub-manifestations (), including Իṇ�, represent the eight directions of the compass (from east to north-east) and are presided over by the Bhairava Saṃvarta and his consort Rudrāṇ�. Khecarī is the first of the Eight Mahāṛs, residing within the ṛc (third of the five cakras) and represents the element ether or space.

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Shaiva (शै�, 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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In Buddhism

Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Aindrani in Mahayana glossary
: archive.org: Bulletin of the French School of the Far East (volume 5)

Իṇ� (ऐन्द्राणी) [?] (in Chinese: Yen-lo-ni) is the name of an ancient kingdom associated with 𱹲ī or 𱹲īnakṣatra, as mentioned in chapter 18 of the Candragarbha: the 55th section of the Mahāsaṃnipāta-sūtra, a large compilation of Sūtras (texts) in Mahāyāna Buddhism partly available in Sanskrit, Tibetan and Chinese.—Chapter 18 deals with geographical astrology and, in conversation with Brahmarāja and others, Buddha explains how he entrusts the Nakṣatras [e.g., 𱹲ī] with a group of kingdoms [e.g., Իṇī] for the sake of protection and prosperity.

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Mahayana (महायान, mahāyāna) is a major branch of Buddhism focusing on the path of a Bodhisattva (spiritual aspirants/ enlightened beings). Extant literature is vast and primarely composed in the Sanskrit language. There are many ūٰ of which some of the earliest are the various Prajñāpāramitā ūٰ.

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