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Five orders of Tantric goddesses

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(Kadomas, the) The five orders of Tantric goddesses who preside over various psychic forces invoked in Tantric Yoga rituals.

    The Vajra Dakinis represent East, peacableness and love, their colours are white or blue.
    The Ratna Dakinis represent South, grandness and compassion, their colour is yellow.
    The Padma Dakinis represent West, fascination and affection, their colour is red.
    The Karma Dakinis represent North, sternness and impartiality, their colour is green.


see also: Kadomas