Kaladhvan, Kalādhvan, Kalādhvā, Kaladhva, Kala-adhvan: 6 definitions
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Kaladhvan 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
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Wisdom Library: ŚaivismKalādhvan (कलाध्वन्):—One of the six ways in which the Absolute manifests Itself in the process of creation (ṣaḍadhvan). Each of them represents a differect aspect of energy. Each path consists of a particular number of entities which stand for the successive stages in the evolutionary process, from the most subtle to the gross. In reverse order, from the gorss to the subtle, they symbolize the process of involution (or, saṃhāra) and serve as a means of attaining liberation or reintegration.
Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: JSTOR: Tāntric Dīkṣā by Surya KantaKalādhvā (कलाध्वा) or Kalādhvan or simply Kalā refers to one of the six adhvans being purified during the Kriyāvatī-dīkṣā: an important Śākta ritual described Śāradātilaka-tantra, chapters III-V.
Source: JSTOR: Tāntric Dīkṣā by Surya KantaKalādhvan (कलाध्वन्) or Kalādhvā or simply Kalā refers to one of the six adhvans being purified during the Kriyāvatī-dīkṣā: an important Śākta ritual described Śāradātilaka-tantra, chapters III-V.
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.
Shaiva philosophy
Source: archive.org: Chittanubodha Shastram By Bhaskara KanthaKālādhvan (कालाध्वन्) refers to the “path of time”, according to the Cittānubodhaśāstra by Rājanaka Bhāskarakaṇṭha: an 18th century text dealing with aspects of Kashmir Śaivism such as the Pratyabhijñā (lit. “divine recognition”) philosophical branch.—The purport of the Cittānubodhaśāstra is to awaken the mind and to make it realize the truth of its own nature. [...] The ninth chapter explains the six ‘paths’ (adhvan), especially the threcfold paths related to the word (varṇādi) and the path of time (kālādhvan).
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Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Source: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama TextsKalādhvā (कलाध्वा) refers to the “way of artful living”, as discussed in chapter 21 of the Lakṣmītantra: a Pāñcarātra text comprising some 3600 Sanskrit verses exclusively devoted to Goddess Lakṣmī or Śrī (the consort of Viṣṇu) besides dealing with cosmology and practical regarding Vaishnava priests and temple-building programs.—Description of the chapter [guru-śiṣya-lakṣaṇa]: Just as one can approach God by the way of artful living [kalādhvā] so also one may master the letters and sounds as they are found in the bīja, piṇḍa, saṃjñā and pada elements of mantras (1-16a). To help one into the complex understanding of the mantras, a Guru-teacher is necessary. The prerequisites of such a teacher are given (30-36), as well as indications concerning who is suitable for receiving such instruction [e.g., a Śiṣya] (37-42a).
Pancaratra (पाञ्चरात्र, pāñcarātra) represents a tradition of Hinduism where Narayana is revered and worshipped. Closeley related to Vaishnavism, the Pancaratra literature includes various Agamas and tantras incorporating many Vaishnava philosophies.
Mantrashastra (the science of Mantras)
Source: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama Texts (mantra)Kalādhvā (कलाध्वा) refers to one of the Ṣaḍadhvā or “six stages” (in which Lakṣmī in her mantra-form makes her appearance), as discussed in chapter 22 of the Lakṣmītantra: a Pāñcarātra text comprising some 3600 Sanskrit verses exclusively devoted to Goddess Lakṣmī or Śrī (the consort of Viṣṇu) besides dealing with cosmology and practical regarding Vaishnava priests and temple-building programs.—Description of the chapter [ṣaḍadhva-mantrasvarūpa]: [...] By comprehending mantras, and what they reflect about reality and Lakṣmī’s intimate role in it, a man attains all things (28-31). There are six stages [ṣaḍadhvā] in which Lakṣmī in her mantra-form makes her appearance [e.g., kalādhvā] [...]. By comprehending mantras, and what they reflect about reality and Lakṣmī’s intimate role in it, a man attains all things (28-31).
Mantrashastra (शिल्पशास्त्र, mantraśāstra) refers to the ancient Indian science of mantras—chants, incantations, spells, magical hymns, etc. Mantra Sastra literature includes many ancient books dealing with the methods reciting mantras, identifying and purifying its defects and the science behind uttering or chanting syllables.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Adhvan, Kaala, Kala.
Starts with: Kaladhvani.
Full-text: Kalattuva, Yagamandapa, Adhvan, Kala, Guru, Gurushishyalakshana, Shishya, Shadadhvamantrasvarupa, Sakini.
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Cidgaganacandrika (study) (by S. Mahalakshmi)
Part 6 - Ṣaḍadhvā (six ways in the process of creation) < [Philosophy of Kashmir Tantric System]
Diksha (initiation) in Pancharatra (by Shanta Srinivasan)
Appendix: Glossary of Pancaratra terms
12. Regarding Acharya Abhisheka (consecration) < [Chapter 4 - The Process of Diksha]
The Shiva Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 17 - The rules governing Śaivite initiation < [Section 7.2 - Vāyavīya-saṃhitā (2)]
A Cultural Commentary on the Sarasvati-Stotra < [Purana, Volume 1, Part 2 (1960)]
Linga-purana and the Tantra Sastra < [Purana, Volume 6, Part 2 (1964)]
The Devi Bhagavata Purana (by Swami Vijñanananda)