Cauravat, Cauravān, Cauravan: 1 definition
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Cauravat 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Chauravat.
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramCauravat (चौरवत्) refers to “one who is like a thief”, according to the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—Accordingly, [while describing the initiation by a teacher]: “[...] One who is not part of the sequence of teachers is like a thief (cauravat) in (this) school. One should never show the scripture (to such a one) or place it in (his) hand. One should never let go of the thread of the scripture (that binds it together). [...]”.
Shakta (शाक्त, śākta) or Shaktism (śāktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. Shakta literature includes a range of scriptures, including various Agamas and Tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Vat, Van, Caura.
Full-text: Manushyamarana.
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Garga Samhita (English) (by Danavir Goswami)
Verse 4.3.6 < [Chapter 3 - The Story of the Mithilā Women]
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 8.296 < [Section XLII - Assaults]