Kimcicchalana, Kimcit-calana, Kincit-calana, Kiñciccalana: 1 definition

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Kimcicchalana 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.

Alternative spellings of this word include Kimchitchalana.

In Hinduism

Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)

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Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram (shaivism)

kimciccalana (किम्चित्-चलन) refers to the “subtle movement” (which is the pulsing radiance of self-luminous consciousness), according to Abhinavagupta’s Tantrāloka verse 3.247-249 and 250cd-251ab.—Accordingly, “(This vibration is that) subtle movement (kimciccalana) which is the pulsing radiance (of self-luminous consciousness that shines as all things). Independent of all else, it is the wave of the ocean of consciousness, and consciousness is (never) without it. Indeed, it is the nature of the sea to be (at times tranquil) without waves and (at others) full of waves. [...]”.

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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.

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