Manipuracakra, Maṇipūracakra, Manipura-cakra: 1 definition
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Manipuracakra 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 Manipurachakra.
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramMaṇipūracakra (मणिपूरचक्र) [Maṇipūrakacakra?] or simply Maṇipūra refers one of the “sixteen stations of the ascent of kuṇḍalinī” 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, “[...] (3) Above that, having abandoned Kuṇḍalī, one should think of the (Wheel) Full of Gems (maṇipūraka) (in the navel). It is a mass of radiant energy, like the Fire of Time. There, in the middle, one should place the excellent and auspicious Void of (all) four colours that manifests according to the nature (of each entity). [...] (Perfect) contemplation (samādhi) is with (these) sixteen aspects and is (attained) within the form of the sixfold deposition (ṣoḍhānyāsa). He who knows this is (a veritable) Lord of Yogis, the others (who do not) are (just) quoting from books. Once attained the plane that is Void and Non-void, the yogi is freed from bondage”.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Cakra, Manipura.
Full-text: Lambakarni, Manipurakacakra, Manipura.
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Search found 6 books and stories containing Manipuracakra, Maṇipūracakra, Manipura-cakra, Maṇipūra-cakra; (plurals include: Manipuracakras, Maṇipūracakras, cakras). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Shat-cakra-nirupana (the six bodily centres) (by Arthur Avalon)
Verse 19 < [Section 3]
Varahi Tantra (English Study) (by Roberta Pamio)
Chapter 15 - The worship of Siddhilakṣmī < [Summary of the Vārāhī Tantra]
Serpent Power (Kundalini-shakti), Introduction (by Arthur Avalon)
Chapter 4 - Mantra (Prayer or Formula of worship)
Chapter 3 - Embodied Consciousness (Jīvātmā)
The Bhagavata Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 4 - Satī’s Self-immolation by Yoga < [Book 4 - Fourth Skandha]
Chapter 2 - Liberation by the Yogic Path: Instantaneous and Gradual Liberation < [Book 2 - Second Skandha]
Bhagavatpadabhyudaya by Lakshmana Suri (study) (by Lathika M. P.)
Tāntric Measures < [Chapter 3 - References to Śaṅkara’s Philosophy]
Shakti and Shakta (by John Woodroffe)
Appendix II - Quelqes Observations Sur Le Rituel Hindou < [Appendices]
Chapter XIV - Cit-śakti (the Consciousness aspect of the Universe) < [Section 2 - Doctrine]
Chapter XXIV - Śakti as Mantra (Mantramayi Śakti) < [Section 3 - Ritual]
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