Alternative spellings of this word include Vicharata.

In Hinduism

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Vicārata (विचारत) [=Vicāra?] refers to “reflecting”, according to the Jayadrathayāmala verse 1.12.456-459.—Accordingly, “By reflecting [i.e., vicārata] on ultimate reality, (the energy of the goddess) wanders throughout the whole universe, including the gods, demons and men as the division of pervasion and the pervader. Through the Yoga (lit. ‘union’), by means of which (this energy) is checked (and so appropriated); and by the unfolding of its essential nature, the yogi becomes of that nature, endowed with the very essence of accomplishment. By attaining oneness in this way, Yoga—Āṇava, Śākta and Śāmbhava—has been explained, which illumines the meaning of the teacher’s (instruction)”.

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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.

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Vicārata (विचारत) refers to “thinking”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.27 (“Description of the fraudulent words of the Brahmacārin”).—Accordingly, as Śiva (in guise of a Brahmacārin) said to Pārvatī: “[...] What is the reason whereby you wish Him to be your husband? O gentle lady, where has your wisdom gone? Think well [i.e., vicārata] and tell me. A previous terrible activity of His has been heard by me. If you are interested in hearing I shall tell you. Dakṣa’s daughter, the chaste lady Satī wooed Vṛṣabhavāhana. (Śiva) as her husband. Fortunately their union was well known. [...]”.

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The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.

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Starts with: Vicaratam, Vicaratan.

Ends with: Avicarata, Dvicarata.

Full-text: Vicaratam.

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The Tattvasangraha [with commentary] (by Ganganatha Jha)

Verse 1315-1320 < [Chapter 17 - Examination of the Definition of Sense-perception]

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