Revatikalpa, Revatīkalpa, Revati-kalpa: 1 definition

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Revatikalpa 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.

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Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

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Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Revatīkalpa (रेवतीकल्प) is the name of a section of the Kāśyapasaṃhitā which, according to V. S. Agrawal, was written in the transition period between Kuṣāna and Gupta times, that is, in the second or third century CE.—It is an unparalleled record of the goddesses worshipped in the society of the time. In one place we find a list of minor goddesses worshipped by members of various castes and professions. Amongst them we find both the goddess of the oil-pressers and dyers along with Kulālī—the goddess of potters or clay-workers.

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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.

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