Kramadiksha, Kramadīkṣā, Krama-diksha: 2 definitions
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The Sanskrit term Kramadīkṣā can be transliterated into English as Kramadiksa or Kramadiksha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramKramadīkṣā (क्रमदीक्षा) refers to “initiation into the transmission”, according to the Ciñcinīmatasārasamuccaya.—The Accomplishment of the Command (ājñāsiddhi) is said to have the form of an “unbroken circle”. It pierces through a fettered soul at a distance of 100 leagues in an instant. It is liberation itself attained by initiation into the transmission (kramadīkṣā), that is, the consecration of the Command. Initially it spreads to the sacred seats where the Siddhas who propagate the three transmissions reside. This process is symbolized by the triangle in the centre of the maṇḍala that represents the goddess’s Yoni, which is said to be “threefold, divided by the three traditions”. [...]
Source: Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts: Volume 12 (1898) (shak)Kramadīkṣā (क्रमदीक्षा) refers to one of the topics discussed in the Śaktisangamatantra, a Sanskrit manuscript collected in volume 1 of the catalogue “Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (first series)” by Rajendralal Mitra (1822–1891), who was one of the first English-writing historians dealing with Indian culture and heritage.—The Mahāmokṣatantra manuscript contains roughly 11,000 ślokas (metrical verses) and represents a voluminous compendium of the Śākta cult comprising four books on Kālī, Tārā, Sundarī and Chinnamastā.— The catalogue includes the term—Kramadīkṣā in its ‘subject-matter list’ or Viṣaya (which lists topics, chapters and technical terms). The complete entry reads—[chapter 1.16: kramadīkṣāviśeṣakathanaṃ].
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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