chandi
Definition
Proper noun * In Hinduism, a fierce and powerful form of the goddess Devi or Durga, representing the wrathful aspect of the divine feminine. She is a warrior goddess associated with destruction of evil and demons.
Usage
- The name Chandi specifically refers to this particular, fearsome manifestation of the goddess.
- It is often used in religious texts, prayers (like the or ), and iconography to invoke her power against adversity and negative forces.
- Example: Devotees recite hymns from the Chandi to seek protection and strength.
Advanced Usage
- Chandi can be used metaphorically to describe a person, especially a woman, displaying fierce, protective, or formidable qualities.
- Example: She fought for justice with the fury of Chandi.
Variants and Related Words
- Chandika: Another name for the same fierce aspect of the goddess.
- Devi: The general term for "goddess," of which Chandi is a form.
- Durga: A major goddess, often identified with or as the source of the Chandi form.
- Kali: Another fierce goddess form, closely related and sometimes conflated with Chandi.
Synonyms
- Wrathful goddess
- Warrior goddess
- Destroyer of demons
Related Phrases and Concepts
- Chandi Path: A sacred text (part of the ) detailing the exploits and praises of Goddess Chandi.
- Chandi Homa: A ritual fire offering performed to invoke Goddess Chandi.
Noun
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malevolent aspect of Devi
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the fierce
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