Navakaula, Navan-kaula: 1 definition
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Navakaula 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.
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramNavakaula (नवकौल) refers to the “Nine Kaulas”.—Kaula is the Absolute devoid of all phenomenal characteristics. The foundation of all things, it cannot be characterized positively as any particular thing, however abstract, whether subjective consciousness or objective Being. All that can be said of it is what it is not. Accordingly, the first part of this hymn eulogizes Kaula through nine negations metaphorically called the Nine Kaulas (navakaula). These nine negations characterize the apophatic Absolute -that cannot be attained by any means whether mantra, ritual or even meditation -in the only way possible.
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.
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