Tantraprakriya, Tantraprakriyā, Tantra-prakriya: 1 definition

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Tantraprakriya 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.

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Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

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Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Tantraprakriyā (तन्त्रप्रक्रिया) or Tantrācāra refers to the “practice of Tantra”.—The Tantric paradigm presents itself in the Sanskrit sources in two modalities that came to be called Tantric (tantrācāra) and Kaula (kulācāra). Broadly speaking, the former in relationship to the latter is milder. The deities tend to assume a gentle form. The offerings made to them are generally vegetarian. Much of the worship is conducted in temples and is generally more conspicuously within the public domain, although entry into the cult does require initiation. The main deities are mostly male as are their attendants. [...]

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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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