Shambhukalpa, Śambhukalpa, Shambhu-kalpa: 1 definition

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Shambhukalpa means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

The Sanskrit term Śambhukalpa can be transliterated into English as Sambhukalpa or Shambhukalpa, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)

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Source: Wisdom Library: Kubjikāmata-tantra

Śambhukalpa (शम्भुकल्प):—One of the ‘special period of time’ (kalpa) associated with the group of eight deities (mātṛ) born from Khecarī, according to the Kubjikāmata-tantra. Khecarī is the first of the Eight Mahāmātṛs, residing within the Mātṛcakra (third of the five cakras) and represents the element ether or space.

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Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.

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