Kauliki, Kaulikī: 1 definition
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Kauliki 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: Manthanabhairavatantram1) Kaulikī (कौलिकी) or Kaulikīsiddhi refers to the “Kaula accomplishment”, according to the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—A good disciple should always be intent on the inner practice of Yoga, attend to outer ritual (kramapūjā) and observe the teacher’s Command. In this way he will attain the Kaula accomplishment (kaulikī-siddhi), which is liberation. One who knows the Command and its power and, well concealed, worships the teacher, quickly achieves success (siddhi).
2) Kaulikī (कौलिकी) or Kaulikā is another name for the Goddess.—Kubjikā is not just the Great or Supreme Goddess—Mahādevī, or Parameśvarī—she is also a Great Kaula Goddess. Her names denote who she is. They indicate her nature. Specific names only she possesses denote her specific nature. [...] Although these names are necessarily abstract and generic, thus allowing for universal application, like all the goddesses denoted by them Kubjikā implicitly appropriates them as specifically her own. They suggest that it is Kubjikā who is THE Kaula Goddess. This process is most evident in those names that denote her supreme status in the Kula. These include Kaulinī, Kaulikī (or Kaulikā), Kauleśī (or Kaulīśā), Kaulikeśvarī, Kaulikīśakti, Kulakaulinī and Kuleśvarī.
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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Starts with: Kaulikishakti, Kaulikisiddhi.
Full-text: Kaulika, Kaulikisiddhi, Kramapuja, Tushnika, Kalipinda, Rudrabija, Shribija, Kaulisha, Kauleshi, Kaulikishakti, Kaulikeshvari, Tantrabheda, Kula.
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