Urdhvakundalika, Ūrdhvakuṇḍalikā, Urdhva-kundalika: 1 definition
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In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramŪrdhvakuṇḍalikā (ऊर्ध्वकुण्डलिका) [=Ūrdhvakuṇḍalinī] refers to the “(plane of the) upper kuṇḍalinī”, according to Abhinava’s Jayadrathayāmala.—Accordingly, “It is said that the three prongs are Power, the Pervasive and the Equal One. There also, (above) is the supreme abode (paramadhāman) of the plane of the Upper Kuṇḍalinī [i.e., ūrdhvakuṇḍalikā-pada] pertaining to the Transmental and described as being of the form of three lotuses. ‘This is the supreme throne’ because it reaches up to Parā. The goddesses abide above it”.
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: Urdhva, Kundalika.
Full-text: Urdhvakundalini.
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