Kundaklipti, Kuṇḍakḷpti, Kunda-klipti: 1 definition

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Kundaklipti 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.

The Sanskrit term Kuṇḍakḷpti can be transliterated into English as Kundaklpti or Kundaklipti, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)

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Source: archive.org: Sardhatrisatikalottaragama

Kuṇḍakḷpti (कुण्डकॢप्ति) (possibly corresponds to kalārūpakalpana) refers to one of the operations/ preliminary ceremonies related to the kuṇḍa (“fire-pit”), according to the various Āgamas and related literature. Kuṇḍakḷpti is mentioned in the Pūrvakāmika-āgama (chapter 8). Kiraṇa-āgama (kriyā-pāda, chpater 4) mentions Kalārūpaprakalpana (placement of five kalās).

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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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