Samharacakra, Saṃhāracakra, Samhara-cakra: 1 definition
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Samharacakra 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 Samharachakra.
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramSaṃhāracakra (संहारचक्र) refers to the “wheel of destruction”, according to the Ciñcinīmatasārasamuccaya verse 7.220cd-222.—The energy within the energy of the Great Time is the mistress of the Wheel of Time (Kālacakreśvarī), that is, the cycle of Twelve Kālīs. She is the Kālī who devours the Kula of the Skeleton of Time. The consciousness of this Wheel of Consciousness relishes the essential nature of Being and Non-being. This is the sphere of the energies of the Inexplicable. It is the cycle of energies beyond the cycle of creation, persistence and destruction that consumes them into itself. Thus, it is called the Wheel of Destruction (saṃhāracakra) which is engaged in the process of withdrawal. [...]
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, Samhara.
Ends with: Srishtisthitisamharacakra.
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