Sarvarakshakaracakra, Sarvarakṣākaracakra, Sarvarakshakara-cakra: 1 definition
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The Sanskrit term Sarvarakṣākaracakra can be transliterated into English as Sarvaraksakaracakra or Sarvarakshakaracakra, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
Alternative spellings of this word include Sarvarakshakaracakra.
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Shodhganga: Saudarya Lahari of Sri Sankara A StudySarvarakṣākaracakra (सर्वरक्षाकरचक्र) refers to 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.—Antardaśāra is known as Sarvarakṣākaracakra and here reside the Nigarbhayoginīs who are having reddish colour of hibiscus.
They are:
- Sarvajñā,
- Sarvaśakti,
- Sarvaiśvaryapradā,
- Sarvajñānamayī,
- Sarvavyādhivināśinī,
- Sarvādhārasvarūpā,
- Sarvapāpaharā,
- Sarvānandamayī,
- Sarvarakṣāsvarūpinī and
- Sarvepsitaphalapradā
They are presided over by Tripurāmālinī.
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: Sarvarakshakara, Cakra, Chakra.
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