Acintyatman, Acintyātman, Acintya-atman, Acintyātmā, Acintya-atma, Acintyatma: 1 definition

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Acintyatman 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 Achintyatman.

In Hinduism

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

[«previous next»] — Acintyatman in Shaktism glossary
Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Acintyātman (अचिन्त्यात्मन्) refers to “one whose nature is beyond conception”, according to the Kularatnoddyota, one of the earliest Kubjikā Tantras.—Accordingly, “[...] The great lord, the venerable Kubjeśa, accompanied by the encompassing attendants of the Śrīkrama (the tradition of the goddess Kubjikā), sat on the seat of the Wheel of Knowledge, adorned with the garland of Principles of Existence. The Lord of the gods, whose nature is beyond conception (acintyātman) contemplated his own imperishable, and sacred nature, (the Self) of the venerable Wheel of Bliss. [...]”.

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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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