Hathamelapa, Haṭhamelāpa, Hatha-melapa: 1 definition
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Hathamelapa 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: ManthanabhairavatantramHaṭhamelāpa (हठमेलाप) refers to the “violent union”, according to the Mahānayaprakāśa verse 2.1-35, while explaining the cycles of the goddesses of consciousness.—Accordingly, “[...] Thus the most excellent teachers consider (this Sacrifice) to be Raudraraudreśvarī. This is the sequence of universal absorption. The place where the Great Force originates. It is the Violent Union [i.e., haṭhamelāpa] that takes place by the most pleasing union”.
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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Partial matches: Melapa, Hatha.
Full-text: Melapa.
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