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Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Sukālinī (सुकालिनी) (variant of Sukālikā) refers to one of the daughters of Himavat and Menakā, according to the Śrīmatottara-tantra, an expansion of the Kubjikāmatatantra: the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—Accordingly, as Himavat says to Bhairava: “I have a beloved daughter born of Menakā’s womb. Out of fear of having her wings cut, she entered the sea. One of my daughters is Āparṇā (or, Ekavarṇā) and the second one is Ekapāṭalā. The third is the youngest (laghvīyasī). She is the beautiful Kālinī who is (still) alive. (These are my) daughters the eldest, middle one and the one called the child, respectively. I have given you one (namely) Sukālinī, who is present (here). O god, she is beautiful, well mannered and devoted to her husband (satīdharmaratā). May she now worship the feet of the Lord”.

Note: Although the lexicons do not record the name Kālinī or Sukālinī as a variant of Kālikā or Sukālikā, This reading is supported indirectly by [various manuscripts] of the Kubjikāmatatantra which read Kālinī instead of Kālikā in Kubjikāmatatantra 1.27d.

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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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Full-text: Sukalika, Kalini, Ekavarna, Aparna, Ekapatala, Pativrata, Kalika, Laghviyasi.

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