Kridanartha, Krīḍanārtha, Kridana-artha: 1 definition
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Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramKrīḍanārtha (क्रीडनार्थ) refers to “one who wishes to sport”, according to the according to the Kularatnoddyota, one of the earliest Kubjikā Tantras.—Accordingly, while describing the pilgrimage of Vṛkṣanātha: “(Then he went), according to his own desire, to another very excellent city called Pāṭalīputra with the rouse (that he sought) alms and he wandered (therein) in order to sport (krīḍanārtha) in the house of an excellent Brahmin (who resided there). O venerable Kujā, after having done that, he set out for the houses of seven low caste men and, his intellect free of impurities, took food with (all who belonged to the) Cāṇḍāla caste (freely) as he desired. [...]”.
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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Garga Samhita (English) (by Danavir Goswami)
Verse 3.6.24 < [Chapter 6 - The Test of Śrī Kṛṣṇa]