Caryarupa, Carya-rupa, Caryārūpa: 1 definition
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Caryarupa 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 Charyarupa.
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramCaryārūpa (चर्यारूप) refers to “form practice” (assumed by Goddess Kulālikā when engaged in 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, “(Now) I will tell (you) about the arising (of the tradition) that gives bliss and accomplishment in the Kṛta Age [...] (There) the (goddess) Kulālikā has five faces. She has ten beautiful, a divine (beautiful) form and is very powerful. Mounted on a ghost as (her) seat, she is yellow and possesses a beautiful, radiant power. Bearing the form (she assumes when engaged in Kaula) practice (caryārūpa-dharā), she is profound; (her) form is tranquil and sports with great (delight). Mighty with her strength, twelve princes accompany her. [...]”.
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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