Yoni | योनि

Yoni (Devanagari: योनि; ISO 15919: yoni) carries two primary meanings in Vedic literature:

1. Life Form: It refers to a specific species or womb of birth. Vedic scriptures state there are 8.4 million distinct yonis (species of life) circulating within Samsara, ranging from aquatics to humans.
2. Reproductive Organ: In a biological or anatomical context, it refers to the female genitals or the womb, symbolizing the source of origin.

Further Reading and Reference

• Related Concepts:
  • Types of life forms
  • Karm yoni
  • bhog yoni