Alternative spellings of this word include Chitpara.

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana Index

Citparā (चित्परा).—Kāmākṣi the first cause, called also Antā; then became Śuddhaparā with two hands with yogamudra and book in them; the next was parāpara with lotus in her right hand and the left placed on the left thigh. This is at Kāñcī.^*

• * Brahmāṇḍa-purāṇa IV. 39. 9-14.

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The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

Source: Shodhganga: Saudarya Lahari of Sri Sankara A Study

Citpara (चित्पर) refers to one of the 64 rays of the Ājñā-Cakra which (together with the 72 rays of the Viśuddhi) are associated with the lunar plane called Brahmagranthi, according to Śaṅkarācārya’s Saudaryalaharī.—Accordingly, the Goddess is visualised (by Sādhaka) as dwelling above the six Ādhāracakras ruling over the 360 rays which emanate in them [e.g., Citpara]. These 360 rays represent 360 syllables (i.e., a consummation of the śabdaprapañca or 50 alphabets) as well as the principles of nature. For the 360 syllables, together with haṃ and saḥ, Nyāsa should be performed for Śrīcakrapūjā.

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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: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Citpara (चित्पर):—[=cit-para] n. the Supreme Spirit, [Liṅga-purāṇa i, 70, 26] ([varia lectio])

[Sanskrit to German]

Citpara in German

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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.

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Partial matches: Cit, Para, Cita.

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Full-text: Shuddhapara, Cirparan.

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Search found 2 books and stories containing Citpara, Citparā, Cit-para; (plurals include: Citparas, Citparās, paras). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Cidgaganacandrika (study) (by S. Mahalakshmi)

Verse 215-216 [Knowledge of Prakāśa Bindu is ultimate] < [Chapter 4 - Fourth Vimarśa]

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Soundarya Lahari of Shri Shankara (Study) (by Seetha N.)

Saundaryalahari as an epitome of Saktism < [Chapter 5 - Shakta-Tantras—Saundaryalahari as an epitome of Shaktism]

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