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Paramakula, Parama-kula: 1 definition

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Paramakula 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.

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Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

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: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Paramakula (परमकुल) refers to the “supreme Kula�, according to the according to the Kularatnoddyota, one of the earliest Kubjikā Tantras.—Accordingly, while describing Vṛkṣanātha’s entry into the world: “[...] (Then having done all that he) went to a city of excellent Brahmins there in Madhyadeśa called Ahicchatra. There he graced the holy Brahmins (by initiating them) into the supreme Kula practice (paramakula-vidhi). Once he had done that, he led them, numbering one and a quarter billion, along the path of the Wheel in the Void, the abode of the supreme plane. [...]�.

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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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