Bhadrakalika, Bhadrakālikā, Bhadra-kalika: 1 definition
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Bhadrakalika 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.
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Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramBhadrakālikā (भद्रकालिका) is a name for the Goddess, according to the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—The Kumārikākhaṇḍa emphasizes the continuity of the goddess's identity in both incarnations by also referring to her as Bhadrakālikā when she is reborn as Himavat’s daughter. Similarly, in the Kubjikāmatatantra Himavat introduces his daughter to Bhairava as the virgin (kumārikā) Kālikā who is ‘intent on Dharma’ and is his favoured one, and asks him to marry her. Yogakhaṇḍa, like the Kumārikākhaṇḍa, refers to her as Bhadrakālikā. Although the Ambāmatasaṃhitā is probably later than Yogakhaṇḍa, it prefers to follow the Kubjikāmatatantra and call the goddess born to Himavat, Kālī or Kālikā.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Bhadra, Kalika.
Starts with: Bhadrakalikavaca.
Full-text: Virabhadrakalikavacana, Yogavastha, Surupa, Vishalakshi, Mahadivya.
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The Shiva Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 8 - The greatness of Mahābala < [Section 4 - Koṭirudra-Saṃhitā]
The Padma Purana (by N.A. Deshpande)
One hundred and eight (108) names of Sāvitrī < [Section 1 - Sṛṣṭi-khaṇḍa (section on creation)]