The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. 108.ġb) One of the eight Yogaiśvaryas the third Yoga.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana Index In the eight petals, in the eight quarters, the eight achievements are identified ”. The pedestal in the form of Svastika or lotus shall be assigned with Praṇava. Mahimā (महिमा) refers to the “power of greatness”, representing the achievements of the western petal of the Aṣṭadala (mystical diagram of the lotus of eight petals), according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.1.11, while explaining the mode of worshipping Śiva:-“ the Liṅga shall be purified and installed with various mantras beginning with Praṇava and ending with Namaḥ (obeisance).
Mahima in Purana glossary Source: : Shiva Purana - English Translation 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. Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. The eight deities originating from Mahimā are called:Īll these Mātṛs are characterized as carrying a diamond ( vajra) in their hand. They are presided over by Jhaṇṭha Bhairava and his consort Aindryā. The Mātṛs of this sixth and north-western group are born from Mahimā’s body. Mahimā (as do each of the eight Mahāmātṛs) divides herself into eight (secondary) mātṛs, presided over by a Bhairava (fearsome manifestations of Śiva) and his Mātṛkā as consorts. The eight Mahāmātṛs are also called mudrās because all the directions are ‘sealed’ by them. Mahimā (महिमा):-Seventh of the eight Mahāmātṛs existing within the Mātṛcakra, according to the Kubjikāmatatantra. Mahima in Shaivism glossary Source: Wisdom Library: Kubjikāmata-tantra
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