Akuncya, Ākuñcya, A-kuncya: 1 definition
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Akuncya 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 Akunchya.
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram1) Ākuñcya (आकुञ्च्य) is another name for Kubjikā (of the tradition of the Western Transmission), according to the Kulakaulinīmata (verse 2.161cd-163).—Accordingly, “She who, having contracted (her limbs), has entered into (the body) is thus said to be Kubjikā. O mistress of the God of the gods! She whose form is Sound abides (thus) patiently. She is said to be the supreme goddess of Mitranātha when quitting (the Liṅga). The god always (feels) friendship (for the goddess) and she is in (his) body. Then he is called Mitra, the great manifestation of the Siddhas”.
2) Ākuñcya (आकुञ्च्य) refers to “contracting (one’s limbs)”, according to the according to the Kularatnoddyota, one of the earliest Kubjikā Tantras.—Accordingly, as the God says to the Goddess: “[...] O fair lady, (that) venerable lady, born from my limbs, even though a virgin, will bear in her womb the one who will cause the lineage of the Śrīkula to prosper. [...] Now (the Siddha) called Mitra will speak (with him) with hymns of praise and having conversed (with him), O fair lady, he will awaken that energy. O beloved, when awakened, she will tarry, contracting her limbs (ākuñcya) with embarrassment [vrīḍayākuñcya gātraṃ]. [...]”.
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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