Kriyavanta, Kriyāvaṃta, Kriyāvanta, Kriyavamta: 2 definitions
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Kriyavanta 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: ManthanabhairavatantramKriyāvanta (क्रियावन्त) [=Kriyāvat?] refers to “one who is active”, 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, “(A true practitioner) is a hero (vīra) who exerts himself and is courageous. He is content, devoted to the teacher, not greedy, compassionate, industrious, self-controlled, of good appearance, sāttvika, deep, all his limbs are intact (and) active [i.e., kriyāvanta], he knows (true) devotion and the scriptures and crosses over into (higher) realities. He is devoted to the transmission which is free of thought (nirvikalpakrama), he eats what he has begged and is desireless. [...]”.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusKriyāvaṃta (ಕ್ರಿಯಾವಂತ):—[adjective] characterised by much action or motion; lively, busy, agile, quick, etc.; active.
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Kriyāvaṃta (ಕ್ರಿಯಾವಂತ):—
1) [noun] an active, agile, responsive man.
2) [noun] a man who is grateful, thankful.
3) [noun] a man observing religious rites strictly as per the rules.
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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Full-text: Kriyashila.
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Mundaka Upanishad with Shankara’s Commentary (by S. Sitarama Sastri)
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