chandi

Thân thiện

A priest performs a ritual to appease the 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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. malevolent aspect of Devi
   • the fierce

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