Kriyacara, Kriyācāra, Kriya-acara: 2 definitions

Introduction:

Kriyacara 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 Kriya-achara.

In Hinduism

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

[«previous next»] — Kriyacara in Shaktism glossary
Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Kriyācāra (क्रियाचार) refers to the “practice of the method” (of the Great Yoga), according to the Kularatnoddyota (verse 2.4cd-10).—Accordingly, “[The Śrīkula is] accomplished by the Command and, supremely divine, it is adorned with the lineage of the Śrīkrama. [...]  (Along with these things) I will tell you about the practice of the method of the Great Yoga (mahāyoga-kriyācāra) correctly and as it truly is. (I will impart) the teaching concerning the extraction of mantras and that concerning the Ages (yuga), the aeons of the descent (of the teaching) and the rest (along with that concerning) conduct and Yoga and the characteristic mark of (true) Yoginīs”.

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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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Languages of India and abroad

Kannada-English dictionary

[«previous next»] — Kriyacara in Kannada glossary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

Kriyācāra (ಕ್ರಿಯಾಚಾರ):—[noun] the act or an instance of doing, working, performing; performance.

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Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.

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