Araktavarna, Arakta-varna, Āraktavarṇa, Āraktāvarṇa: 1 definition
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Araktavarna 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.
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramĀraktavarṇa (आरक्तवर्ण) refers to the “fire of the sacrifice”, according to the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—Accordingly, [while describing the Niṣkala Form of Śrīnātha]—“[...] (He is) where there is both enjoyment and Yoga and he is adorned with the three syllables (of the Triangle). (His) body light red (āraktāvarṇa-piṇḍa), that teacher is the fire of the sacrifice (that burns in the centre of the Triangle). [...]”.
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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