Candrarupa, Candrarūpa, Candrarūpā, Candra-rupa: 1 definition
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Candrarupa 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 Chandrarupa.
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramCandrarūpa (चन्द्ररूप) refers to “lunar nature”, according to the Manthānabhairavatantra.—Accordingly, “(The goddess) is the emanation (sṛṣti) of all the elements (bhūta). She creates the universe. Residing in the middle of the wheel (of energies) or participating in the (clockwise) rotation of the sun, she bestows worldly enjoyment. Established in the lunar nature [i.e., candrarūpa], she bestows liberation and is called the New Moon. [...]”
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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Search found 2 books and stories containing Candrarupa, Candrarūpa, Candrarūpā, Candra-rūpā, Candra-rupa, Candra-rūpa; (plurals include: Candrarupas, Candrarūpas, Candrarūpās, rūpās, rupas, rūpas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Linga Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 28 - Mental Worship of Śiva (śivārcana-tattva) < [Section 1 - Uttarabhāga]
The Padma Purana (by N.A. Deshpande)
Chapter 25 - A Three-night Tulasī Vow < [Section 6 - Uttara-Khaṇḍa (Concluding Section)]