Shapakarita, Śāpakārita, Shapa-karita: 1 definition

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Shapakarita 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.

The Sanskrit term Śāpakārita can be transliterated into English as Sapakarita or Shapakarita, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Yoga (school of philosophy)

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Source: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation by Jason Birch

Śāpakārita (शापकारित) refers to “one who is accomplished in curses”, according to the Skandapurāṇa-Ambikākhaṇḍa (the section on Pāśupatayoga) 179.33a.—Accordingly, “The [Yogin gains the siddhi of] efficacious speech which is accomplished through curses and favours”.

Synonyms: Śāpakartṛ, Śāpakāraka.

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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).

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