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Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Saṃhārakrama (संहारक्रम) refers to the “Kramas of absorption” and represent one of the various classes of Krama (“the sequence of the phases of manifestation”).—The term krama is commonly used in this sense in the Tantras of the Kālīkrama. Indeed, one can say that it is specific to them. Thus, although the term is virtually never understood or applied in this sense in the Kubjikā Tantras, this sequence, supplies the basic format for the liturgies of the Kālīkrama. This Krama may be four-fold [some schools add a fifth] [e.g., the Kramas of absorption (saṃhārakrama)].

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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.

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Partial matches: Krama, Samhara.

Full-text: Sadyojata, Tatpurusha, Anakhyakrama, Vamadeva, Ishana, Aghora, Anakhya, Krama.

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Search found 2 books and stories containing Samharakrama, Saṃhārakrama, Saṃhāra-krama, Samhara-krama; (plurals include: Samharakramas, Saṃhārakramas, kramas). 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 293 [Eternal operation of Saṃhārakrama by Śakti] < [Chapter 4 - Fourth Vimarśa]

Verse 107 [Gocarī as cause of Saṃhārakrama] < [Chapter 3 - Third Vimarśa]

Verse 269 [Svātantryaśakti’s supremacy in Sṛṣṭi and Saṃhāra] < [Chapter 4 - Fourth Vimarśa]

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The Agni Purana (by N. Gangadharan)

Chapter 88 - Mode of initiation which secures Nirvāṇa (liberation from existence)

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