Karakaraka, Karakāraka, Kara-karaka: 1 definition
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Karakaraka 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: ManthanabhairavatantramKarakāraka (करकारक) refers to the “agents (of spiritual action)”, according to the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—Accordingly, [while illustrating the composition of the Goddess’s body]: “[...] The first, endless, unborn, consisting of the three qualities, the five beginning with the Void and the rest are the agents (of spiritual action) (karakāraka), accompanied by Umā. (Located) at the end (ante) (in the final extremity of the flow of the energy of the Command), they are said to be eighteen [...]”.
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: Karaka, Kara.
Ends with: Ahamkarakaraka.
Full-text: Bhiti, Vaira, Hani, Vair, Kasht, Labha, Labh, Harsha, Harsh, Siddhi, Kashta, Priti, Hasya, Hasy, Rog, Bal, Bala.
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