Kulakarana, Kula-karana, Kulakaraṇa: 2 definitions
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Kulakarana means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Marathi. 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: ManthanabhairavatantramKulakaraṇa (कुलकरण) refers to the “Kula (that is said to be) instrument (of emanation and attainment)”, 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, [while describing the Eight Kulas]—“[...] 5) The Lotus (i.e. Yoni) of Kula (at the End of the Twelve above the deity's head) faces downwards. 6) One should know that Kula is Śakti. 7) It is said here that Kula is knowledge. 8) Kula is the instrument (kulakaraṇa—karaṇaṃ hi kulaṃ) (of emanation and attainment). [...]
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
Marathi-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionarykuḷakaraṇa (कुळकरण).—n The office or business of kuḷakaraṇī. 2 (kulā) A ludicrous term for a buttock.
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kūḷakaraṇa (कूळकरण).—& kūḷakaraṇī This form of spelling is desirable, for System is desirable; but the People favor it not. See under ku.
Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Karana, Kula.
Full-text: Kurakalana, Padalempana, Ashtadhikara.
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Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (by Rajendralala Mitra)
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