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'''Yoni''' | '''Yoni''' (devanāgarī: योनि) is a [[Sanskrit]] word meaning "vagina", "source", and "origin". In [[Hinduism]], especially in [[Tantra]], yoni represents the origin of life. The yoni is also considered to be an abstract representation of [[Shakti]] and Devi (Goddess), the creative force that moves through the entire universe. | ||
Its Greek form is ''kteis'' (κτείς) meaning shell or vagina (as opposed to [[Phallus]]) and in its symbolic use it refers to the Great Mother or Goddess. | Its Greek form is ''kteis'' (κτείς) meaning shell or vagina (as opposed to [[Phallus]]) and in its symbolic use it refers to the [[Mother (symbol)|Great Mother]] or Goddess. | ||
[[Category:Sanskrit terms]] | [[Category:Sanskrit terms]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:30, 13 June 2014
Yoni (devanāgarī: योनि) is a Sanskrit word meaning "vagina", "source", and "origin". In Hinduism, especially in Tantra, yoni represents the origin of life. The yoni is also considered to be an abstract representation of Shakti and Devi (Goddess), the creative force that moves through the entire universe. Its Greek form is kteis (κτείς) meaning shell or vagina (as opposed to Phallus) and in its symbolic use it refers to the Great Mother or Goddess.