Svapnakala, Svapna-kala, Svapnakāla: 1 definition
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Svapnakala 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.
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramSvapnakāla (स्वप्नकाल) refers to “one who praises (the mothers) in one’s sleep”, according to the Ṣaṭsāhasrasaṃhitā, an expansion of the Kubjikāmatatantra: the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—Accordingly, “[...] I will tell (you) that so that (the observance of) the Rule. (These are the) Mothers of the Wheel of the Earth who, in the company of the guardians, reside in the primary and secondary sacred fields and meeting grounds. The wise man who, knowing the mantras and attentive, rising (early in) the morning praises (them) or even (does so) during sleep [i.e., svapnakāla] is well esteemed by the Mothers”.
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: Svapna, Kaala, Kala.
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