Studies in Indian Art c12.s13.68
Studies in Indian Art c12.s13.68
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c12.s13.68
¹ These were the images of Śakti of the respective gods. As a matter of fact these were developed in the mystic symbolism of Yoga as depicted Sakties of various Chakras or nervous centres in the body. These were known as the Mātṛikās. Gradually their number increased to 8, 9, 10, 12 and 16 (Shodaśa Mātṛikās). All these again were the varying symbols of an esoteric discipline of thought and meditation.