Kalpamanvantara, Kalpa-manvantara: 1 definition
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Kalpamanvantara 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: ManthanabhairavatantramKalpamanvantara (कल्पमन्वन्तर) refers to the “aeon in the greater cosmic ages”, according to the Kularatnoddyota, one of the earliest Kubjikā Tantras.—Accordingly, [verse 9.44-48ab]: “[...] [Siddhanātha] will also have two types of disciples, those with divine and those with mortal forms. O goddess, from aeon to aeon in (many) greater cosmic ages (kalpamanvantara) they are the protectors of the unfailing Command in accord with the nature of (each particular) age”.
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: Kalpa, Manvantara.
Full-text: Manvantara.
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Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 1: Initiation, Mercury and Laboratory (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Padarthadharmasamgraha and Nyayakandali (by Ganganatha Jha)
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Puranic encyclopaedia (by Vettam Mani)