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Kubjikarupa, Kubjika-rupa, ܲᾱū貹, ܲᾱū: 1 definition

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Kubjikarupa 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)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Kubjikarupa in Shaktism glossary
: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

ܲᾱū貹 (कुब्जिकारू�) refers to “one having a crooked form�, according to the Kularatnoddyota, one of the earliest Kubjikā Tantras.—Accordingly, “[...] Now the goddess was troubled and her body was bent with shyness. (Thus her) form as the ‘crooked one� (ܲᾱū貹) came into being with (its) subtle, crooked limp but even then, the lord, blooming with joy, took the hand of the goddess and sat her on his lap. [...]�.

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Shakta (शाक्�, 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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