Amraka, Āmraka: 2 definitions
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Amraka means something in Buddhism, Pali, 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.
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramAmraka (अम्रक) refers to one of the Sixteen Siddhas according to the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—These sixteen spiritual teachers represent the disciples of the Nine Nāthas who propagated the Western Transmission noted in the Kubjikā Tantras. According to the lunar symbolism of the Kulakaulinīmata, these these sixteen teachers are the rays of the moon. This specific list of Sixxteen Siddhas [e.g., Amraka] is found in the Kumārikākhaṇḍa of the Manthānabhairavatantra.
Amraka is the Caryā name of this Nātha (i.e., the public name the Siddha uses when living as a wandering renouncer). Bhojadeva is further associated with the following: (1) Pūjā or worship-name: Śrīkeśava (as one of the “five pure ones”) (alternatively, Ratna); (2) Divine counterpart: Aghora; (3) Location in the body: Left armpit (alternatively, Eye or Nectar [?]); (4) Lineage: The lineage of the child (siddhānvaya); (5) Teacher: Kamalānanda.
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.
In Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)
Source: academia.edu: A Critical Study of the Vajraḍākamahātantrarāja (II)Āmraka (आम्रक) refers to one of the twenty-four sacred districts mentioned in the 9th century Vajraḍākatantra (chapter 18). These districts are not divided into subgroups, nor are explained their internal locations. They [viz., Āmraka] are external holy places, where the Tantric meting is held with native women who are identified as a native goddess. A similar system appears in the tradition of Hindu Tantrims, i.e., in the Kubjikāmatatantra (chapter 22), which belongs to the Śākta sect or Śaivism.
Āmraka is presided over by the Goddess (Devī) named Pūtanā accompanied by the Field-protector (Kṣetrapāla) named Mahāvrata. Their weapon possibly corresponds to the lāṅgala and gaya and their abode (residence) is mentioned as being a dāru-tree.
Note: Āmraka possibly corresponds to the Āmrātikeśvara of the Kubjikāmatatantra (chapter 22).
Tibetan Buddhism includes schools such as Nyingma, Kadampa, Kagyu and Gelug. Their primary canon of literature is divided in two broad categories: The Kangyur, which consists of Buddha’s words, and the Tengyur, which includes commentaries from various sources. Esotericism and tantra techniques (vajrayāna) are collected indepently.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Amrakardava, Amrakavi.
Full-text: Shrikeshava, Left armpit, Nectar, Putana, Eye, Sopara, Mahavrata, Siddhanvaya, Aghora, Ratna.
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Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 52 - The Story of Dīrghatapas < [Section 3 - Revā-khaṇḍa]
Padma Purana (by N.A. Deshpande)
Chapter 11 - A list of sacred places (tīrtha) < [Section 1 - Sṛṣṭi-khaṇḍa (section on creation)]
A Dictionary Of Chinese Buddhist Terms (by William Edward Soothill)