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Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Mahāmelāpa (महामेलाप) refers to “great union”, according to the Mahānayaprakāśa by Arṇasiṃha.—Accordingly, “I take refuge in the Goddess Maṅgalā whose unique nature is the expansion of the current of the Sky (of Consciousness) who, as she transcends all the differentiated forms of meditation and the rest, is Akula (the transcendent). She is called Maṅgalā here (in this world) because she quickly frees (the fettered) from Māyā. Seated on the Hero’s (i.e. Svacchandabhairava’s) Five Faces, she is intent on the Great Union [i.e., mahāmelāpa]. [...]”.

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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.

Yoga (school of philosophy)

Source: Kamakoti: Kuṇḍalinī Yoga in Tantra śāstra

Mahāmelāpa (महामेलाप) refers to the “supreme union”.—[...] Upon reaching the top of the head, the kuṇḍalinī no more has an atomized existence. By merging in the Supreme Consciousness, which is Paramaśiva, she attains the undifferentiated condition, which for the yogi means that he no more experiences himself to be separate from his ontological ground. This merger, at the anthropomorphic level, is seen as the unification of the Divine Couple, that is, of Śiva and Śakti. Also this unification is equated with the experience of unity that occurs between male and female when engaged in sexual intercourse. The resultant orgasmic like delight is termed as ‘the celebration of supreme union’ (mahāmelāpa). [...]

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Yoga is originally considered a branch of Hindu philosophy (astika), but both ancient and modern Yoga combine the physical, mental and spiritual. Yoga teaches various physical techniques also known as āsanas (postures), used for various purposes (eg., meditation, contemplation, relaxation).

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Partial matches: Melapa, Maha.

Starts with: Mahamelapaka.

Full-text: Melapa.

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