In Hinduism

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Melāpa (मेलाप) refers to “union”, according to the Mahānayaprakāśa verse 2.1-35, while explaining the cycles of the goddesses of consciousness.—Accordingly, “[...] Thus the most excellent teachers consider (this Sacrifice) to be Raudraraudreśvarī. This is the sequence of universal absorption. The place where the Great Force originates. It is the Violent Union [i.e., haṭha-melāpa] that takes place by the most pleasing union”.

context information

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

Melāpa (मेलाप) (Cf. Mahāmelāpa) refers to “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’ (mahā-melāpa). [...]

context information

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).

Languages of India and abroad

Kannada-English dictionary

Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

Mēlāpa (ಮೇಲಾಪ):—

1) [noun] agreeable or friendly relations; harmony.

2) [noun] a sexual intercourse; copulation.

3) [noun] a group of people joined together at a place for some purpose; a multitude.

4) [noun] association; companionship; fellowship.

5) [noun] a group of persons gathered together to transact a business, disccuss, etc.; an assembly.

6) [noun] connection of persons by blood, marriage, etc.; kinship; relation.

--- OR ---

Mēḷāpa (ಮೇಳಾಪ):—

1) [noun] agreable or friendly relations; harmony.

2) [noun] a sexual intercourse; copulation.

3) [noun] a group of people joined together at a place for some purpose; a multitude.

4) [noun] association; companionship; fellowship.

5) [noun] a number of persons gathered together to transact a business, disccuss, etc.; an assembly.

6) [noun] connection of persons by blood, marriage, etc.; kinship; relation.

context information

Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.

See also (Relevant definitions)

Starts with: Melapaat, Melapaka, Melapasiddha, Melapasthana, Melapata.

Ends with: Hathamelapa, Mahamelapa, Priyamelapa, Shunyamelapa, Viramelapa.

Full-text: Melapaka, Melava.

Relevant text

Search found 1 books and stories containing Melapa, Mēḷāpa, Melāpa, Mēlāpa; (plurals include: Melapas, Mēḷāpas, Melāpas, Mēlāpas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Cidgaganacandrika (study) (by S. Mahalakshmi)

Verse 128-129 [Raudryādi Kalā, Śāmbhavya, Samvitkrama] < [Chapter 3 - Third Vimarśa]

Verse 124 [Vṛnda-krama and Mudrāpañcaka] < [Chapter 3 - Third Vimarśa]

Verse 134 [Union of Śiva and Śakti in the Aggregate form—Viśvamelini] < [Chapter 3 - Third Vimarśa]

+ 2 more chapters / show preview