Khakala, Khakalā, Kha-kala: 1 definition
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Khakala 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: ManthanabhairavatantramKhakalā (खकला) refers to the “energy of the void”, 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, “The Śāmbhava Command, very blissful [i.e., susaṃtuṣṭā], has entered the Western House. The mobile and immobile (universe) is Stillness (nirācāra), the essence of which is bliss and consciousness. (Bhairava the) Skyfarer is beyond the energy of the Void (khakalā). Within the Skyfarer is the Mistress of the Skyfarer (Khageśvarī). [...]”.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Khakalagrasa, Khakalakhukula, Khakalamurti, Khakalarka.
Ends with: Sanmukhakala, Vimukhakala.
Full-text: Anandabodha, Khageshvari, Susamtushta, Khagati, Khastha, Khagatita, Pakshapaksha, Amadevi, Grasa.
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