Vaikarikasarga, Vaikārikasarga, Vaikarika-sarga: 2 definitions

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Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Vaikārikasarga (वैकारिकसर्ग) refers to the “secondary creation” and represents the eighth of the nine classes of cosmic creation (sarga), according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.1.15:—“[...] Brahmā evolved three types of creation from Prakṛti. The first one was the creation of Mahat (the cosmic principle of intellect) [viz., Mahatsarga]. The second was that of the subtle elements [viz., Sūkṣmabhūtasarga]. The third was Vaikārika (of the nature of transformations and ramifications) [viz., Vaikārikasarga]. Thus with five Vaikṛta types and three later Prākṛtas there were eight types of creation. [...] I cannot adequately describe the divisions and sub-divisions of all these types of creation (e.g., Vaikārikasarga). [...]”.

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana Index

Vaikārikasarga (वैकारिकसर्ग).—Explains the five buddhi and the five karma senses and manas the eleventh.*

  • * Vāyu-purāṇa 4. 60.
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The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.

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