Tantraloka, Tantrāloka: 5 definitions
Introduction:
Tantraloka 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
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Himalayan Academy: Dancing with SivaTantrāloka (तन्त्रालोक).—One of the most comprehensive and authoritative expositions of Kashmīr Śaivism, written by Abhinavagupta. See: Abhinavagupta, Kashmīr Śaivism.
Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.
General definition (in Hinduism)
Source: WikiPedia: HinduismTantrāloka is the masterwork of Abhinavagupta, who was in turn the most revered Kashmir Shaivism master. On account of its size and scope it is a veritable encyclopedia of nondual Shaivism, a treasure text containing the synthesis of the 64 monistic āgamas and all the schools of Kashmir Shaivism. The work contains both ritualistic and philosophic aspects, spanning over 37 chapters. Chapter 29 is entirely dedicated to the so-called kula-chakra - a tantric practice which includes ritualized sexual activity. Abhinavagupta also wrote a condensed version of Tantrāloka named Tantrasāra. The whole work has been translated into Italian by Raniero Gnoli.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Aufrecht Catalogus CatalogorumTantrāloka (तन्त्रालोक) as mentioned in Aufrecht’s Catalogus Catalogorum:—śaiva, by Someśvara Mentioned by Kṣemarāja Hall. p. 198.
[Sanskrit to German]
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)
Starts with: Tantralokasara.
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Search found 25 books and stories containing Tantraloka, Tantrāloka; (plurals include: Tantralokas, Tantrālokas). 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 222-223 [Śakti as Wave in the Ocean of Prakāśa Śiva] < [Chapter 4 - Fourth Vimarśa]
Verse 67 [Bhogya-vigraha] < [Chapter 2 - Second Vimarśa]
Verse 66 [Mūrti, Prakāśa and Ānanda Cakras] < [Chapter 2 - Second Vimarśa]
Shaiva Tantra: A way of Self-awareness (by L. N. Sharma)
Chapter 12 - Eschatology (examination of death in Tantra)
2. Techniques of meditation in Shaiva tantra < [Chapter 16 - Shaiva Tantra and Yoga]
Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (by Rajendralala Mitra)
Svacchandatantra (history and structure) (by William James Arraj)
Chapter 10.3: The Worlds in the Top Half of the Egg of Brahma < [Summaries]
Chapter 10.5: The Shaiva Worlds < [Summaries]
Chapter 10.4: The Samkhya Worlds < [Summaries]
Lakulisha-Pashupata (Philosophy and Practice) (by Geetika Kaw Kher)
Pasupata History (Introduction) < [Chapter 1 - The Historical Context]
Srikantha in the Saiva pantheon < [Chapter 1 - The Historical Context]
Diksa (Initiation) < [Chapter 3 - The Ritualistic Context]
Gitartha Samgraha (critical Study) (by Partha Sarathi Sil)
1. Abhinavagupta and his works < [Chapter 2 - Abhinavagupta and the Gītārthasaṅgraha]
2. The text of the Gītārthasaṅgraha < [Chapter 2 - Abhinavagupta and the Gītārthasaṅgraha]
7. Concept of Mokṣa in the Gītārthasaṅgraha < [Chapter 4 - Critical Study of the Gītārthasaṅgraha]