Saukhyakarma, Saukhya-karma: 1 definition
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Saukhyakarma 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
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: eScholarship: The descent of scripture: a history of the KamikagamaSaukhyakarma (सौख्यकर्म) refers to “practices associated with temple-based musical entertainment”, according to the Kāmikāgama: an ancient Śaiva Āgama scripture in 12,000 Sanskrit verses dating to at least the 5th century and represented as an encyclopedic account of ritual instructions (kriyāpāda).—In modern print editions, the Kāmika-āgama is structured in two major parts. The Uttarabhāga consists of 98 chapters (paṭalas) [...] Chapters 72 to 82 focus on miscellaneous temple practices and royal rituals. In Chapter 72, we find an outline of the characteristics of temple instruments. Chapter 73 details practices associated with temple-based musical entertainment (saukhyakarma).
Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.
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Partial matches: Saukhya, Karma.
Full-text: Shuddhanritta, Nritta, Gayaka, Mauravika, Vamshika, Mardaka, Nartaka, Rudrakanya, Upacara, Pancacarya.
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