Candrapuryaka, Candra-puryaka, Candrapūryaka: 1 definition
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Candrapuryaka 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 Chandrapuryaka.
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramCandrapūryaka (चन्द्रपूर्यक) is the name of an ancient city, according to the Ambāmatasaṃhitā (verse 8.88cd-94a).—Accordingly, “There is a certain tamarind (on the banks of a) pool (taṭāka) in (the city of) Candrapūryaka. Surrounded by Vetālas, one should know it to be Aṃvilī by name. Once felled with (magic) pellets, (he) grasped (the maṇḍala which is) the hermitage of authority forever. (Thus) Śrīnātha was first called Ciñcinin in the teaching of the three lineages by virtue of the power of (the goddess’s) intense Command. [...]”.
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: Candra.
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