Dasa Mahavidya | 10 Mahavidya | Ten Mahavidya |
A Look at the Origins of Tantric Symbolism with The 10 Mahavidyas In Hinduism, the Mahavidyas (IAST: Mahāvidyā, lit. Great Wisdoms) are 10 manifestations of the Divine Mother, also known as Kali or Devi. Given their Tantric nature, the Mahavidyas are typically recognized as Kali: "Devourer of Time," the most powerful manifestation of Brahman (Supreme Deity in Kalikula systems). Tara: The Goddess Who Saves, or Who Leads and Guards. Neel Saraswati, the ultimate wisdom that leads to salvation, is what she offers. Tripura Sundari (Shodashi): The "Tantric Parvati" or the "Moksha Mukta," the Goddess Who is "Beautiful in the Three Worlds" (the highest deity in the Srikula systems). Bhuvaneshvari: The Cosmos is the Goddess's body, or the Goddess as Mother of the World . Bhairavi: She is a fierce and frightening manifestation of the Goddess, and she is quite similar to Kali in nature. Chhinnamasta: The Goddess Who Cut Off Her Own Head. Dhumav...