Sarvapriyamkari, Sarva-priyamkari, Sarvapriyaṃkarī, Sarvapriyaṅkarī, Sarva-priyankari, Sarvapriyankari: 2 definitions

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Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

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Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric Traditions (shaktism)

Sarvapriyaṃkarī (सर्वप्रियंकरी) refers to one of ten Kula Goddesses (kuleśvarī), according to the Kāmasiddhi-stuti (also Vāmakeśvarī-stuti) and the Vāmakeśvaratantra (also known as Nityāṣoḍaśikārṇava).—[...] The next four verses, 17–20 [of the Kāmasiddhistuti], respectively praise the set of ten Kula goddesses (kuleśvarī). The list can be completed with the help of the Vāmakeśvaratantra (1.169-171), but these goddesses [i.e., Sarvapriyaṃkarī] are here simply called śaktis.

Source: Shodhganga: Saudarya Lahari of Sri Sankara A Study

Sarvapriyaṅkarī (सर्वप्रियङ्करी) refers to one of the ten Kulottīrṇayoginīs who reside in the Sarvārthasādhakacakra which represents one of the nine Āvaraṇa-Cakras of Śrīcakra (the nucleus of Tantric philosophy) which are related to the fifteen-lettered chant called Śrīvidyā, according to Śaṅkarācārya’s Saudaryalaharī.—By the worship on Śrīcakra, the Goddess (whose presence is represented is Śrīcakra) will get awakened. This is the beginning of the spiritual consciousness in man. The nine Cakras in the Śrīcakra are called āvaraṇacakras.—Bahirdaśāra is called Sarvārthasādhakacakra where the Kulottīrṇayoginīs reside [e.g., Sarvapriyaṅkarī], having saffron colour. [...]

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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.

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