Damshtrakaralavadana, ٲṃṣṭr첹岹Բ, ٲṃṣṭr첹岹Բ, Damshtrakarala-vadana: 2 definitions
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The Sanskrit terms ٲṃṣṭr첹岹Բ and ٲṃṣṭr첹岹Բ can be transliterated into English as Damstrakaralavadana or Damshtrakaralavadana, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
: SOAS University of London: Protective Rites in the Netra Tantraٲṃṣṭr첹岹Բ (दंष्ट्रकरालवदन) refers to “one having a gaping mouth (adorned with) with large tusks� and is used to describe Bhairava, according to the Netratantra of Kṣemarāja: a Śaiva text from the 9th century in which Śiva (Bhairava) teaches Pārvatī topics such as metaphysics, cosmology, and soteriology.—Accordingly, [verse 10.1-7ab, while describing the appearance and worship of Bhairava]—“Now, at this moment, I shall explain the distinct appearance of Bhairava, [who] resembles an ointment [that clears the eye]. He has a nature that burns up and dissolves all things. Five-faced, atop a corpse, ten-armed [and] terrible, he resembles troops with demon mouths. He rumbles, [producing] a terrible noise, speaks with a gaping mouth [adorned with] with large tusks (岹ṃṣṭr첹岹Բ), [his face] bent in a frown. [...] Having worshipped Bhairava, [the Mantrin] remembers being joined in union [with] him, [in the same way as] dissolution in fire�.

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.
Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
: Shodhganga: Kasyapa Samhita—Text on Visha Chikitsa (p)ٲṃṣṭr첹岹Բ (दंष्ट्राकरालवद�) refers to “one who has a huge face with sharp teeth� and is used to describe Garuḍa, according to the second chapter of the Kāśyapa Saṃhitā: an ancient Sanskrit text from the Pāñcarātra tradition dealing with both Tantra and Viṣacikitsā (Toxicology).—Accordingly, text text dictates that a Garuḍa-upāsaka, the aspirant, must meditate on Garuḍa of the following form—[...] His right foot is in the Svastika shape while the left is curved. His feet touch the Nether world while his head reaches the heavens, Brahmaloka. He has a bright face with a sharp nose and eyes. He has a huge face with sharp teeth (岹ṃṣṭr첹岹Բ).

Pancaratra (पाञ्चरात्र, pāñcarātra) represents a tradition of Hinduism where Narayana is revered and worshipped. Closeley related to Vaishnavism, the Pancaratra literature includes various Agamas and tantras incorporating many Vaishnava philosophies.
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Partial matches: Damshtrakarala, Vajjana.
Full-text: Damshtrakarala, Vajjana, Karala.
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