![]() Jyotisha (ज्योतिष, jyotiṣa or jyotish) refers to ‘astronomy’ or “Vedic astrology” and represents the fifth of the six Vedangas (additional sciences to be studied along with the Vedas). ![]() If the lunar disc should appear white and of the colour of the snow, of Kunda, of Kumuda and of crystal he brings prosperity on the land”. Āmaya (आमय) refers to “disease”, according to the Bṛhatsaṃhitā (chapter 4), an encyclopedic Sanskrit work written by Varāhamihira mainly focusing on the science of ancient Indian astronomy astronomy (Jyotiṣa).-Accordingly, “If the lunar disc be of ashy colour, of sharp rays or red, or rayless, or red black, or appear broken there will be fear of hunger, of war, of disease and of robbers. Shakta literature includes a range of scriptures, including various Agamas and Tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.Īmaya in Jyotisha glossary Source: Wisdom Library: Brihat Samhita by Varahamihira Shakta (शाक्त, śākta) or Shaktism (śāktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. He is rich with the jewels of countless qualities and is encompassed by millions of Rudras”. Bhairava, tranquil and free of defects, resides above Meru. She abides (thus) in the three worlds as will, knowledge and action. Śāmbhava, Śākta, and Āṇava have come about by her impulse. ![]() In this way, Śāmbhavīśakti that has no end has become infinite. Āmaya (आमय) refers to “defects”, according to the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.-Accordingly, “The Khañjinīmata consisting of 1,000 million (verses) has been uttered. Amaya in Shaktism glossary Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram
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