Cellaka, Cellakā: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Cellaka means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Buddhism, Pali. 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 Chellaka.
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramCellakā (चेल्लका) refers to “maids” or Yoginīs, associated with the sacred seats (pīṭha), according to the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—Cellakā is a word not found in Monier-Williams. It is possibly formed from the root cell (1P) meaning to go or move, to shake or tremble.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Edgerton Buddhist Hybrid Sanskrit DictionaryCellaka (चेल्लक) or Celaka.—see cailaka.
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Cella.
Starts with: Cellagan, Cellakati, Cellakayi.
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Full-text (+15): Celaka, Cchinccha, Sunandini, Bhabhuti, Cailaka, Vicitra, Mahima, Cakriṇi, Kharara, Rara, Khagama, Matangini, Khattiki, Garara, Mundini, Dobika, Lola, Damana, Kubera, Krikara.
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