Citsvabhavaka, Citsvabhāvaka, Cit-svabhavaka: 1 definition
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Citsvabhavaka 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Chitsvabhavaka.
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramCitsvabhāvaka (चित्स्वभावक) [=citsvabhāva?] refers to “consisting of consciousness” and is used to describe Kaula, according to the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—Accordingly, [while expounding Kaula and the Nine Kaulas]—“I praise Kaula that is completely without stain. Devoid of beginning, middle and end, it is pure, consists of consciousness (citsvabhāvaka), is unmanifest and without foundation”.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Cit, Svabhavaka, Cita.
Full-text: Citsvabhava.
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