Cakrashatka, Cakraṣaṭka, Cakra-shatka: 1 definition
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Cakrashatka 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.
The Sanskrit term Cakraṣaṭka can be transliterated into English as Cakrasatka or Cakrashatka, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
Alternative spellings of this word include Chakrashatka.
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramCakraṣaṭka (चक्रषट्क) [=Ṣaṭcakra?] refers to the “six wheels”, according to the Kularatnoddyota, one of the earliest Kubjikā Tantras.—Accordingly, “O beloved, one should recollect that you and I are present in the Six Wheels [i.e., cakraṣaṭka-gatā] by means of special, individual meditations beginning with the one without form. The supreme form is flawless, pervasive and facing everywhere. It can be perceived as the bliss of contemplation, the mark of which is supreme bliss. Free of the qualities of form and the rest and devoid of limiting adjuncts and meditation—this, O fair one, is the non-dual vision of you directly apparent. [...]”.
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: Shatka, Cakra.
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