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Samakarnya, Samākarṇya, Sam-akarnya: 2 definitions

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Samakarnya 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

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Samakarnya in Purana glossary
: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Samākarṇya (समाकर्ण्�) means “upon hearing� (someone’s eulogy), according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.4.12 (“The story of Śiva and Pārvatī�).—Accordingly, after the Gods eulogized Śiva: “[...] After eulogising thus and bowing to him frequently, Viṣṇu and other gods stood before him after placing Skanda ahead. On hearing (첹ṇy) the eulogy of the gods, Śiva, the lord of all, the self-ruler was delighted. The compassionate lord then laughed. Śiva the great Īśāna, the kinsman of the distressed, the goal of the good, became delighted and spoke to Viṣṇu and other important gods. [...]�.

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The Purana (पुरा�, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.

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Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

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: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

첹ṇy (कलाजाल) refers to “having heard� (one’s request), according to the Yogakhaṇḍa of the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—Accordingly, [while discussing the Hagiography of Siddha Bauddhadeva]: “[...] O Bhairava, when Siddhanātha heard this (첹ṇy) (he was pleased) and Siddhanātha initiated her with an intense descent of (spiritual) energy. She fainted because of the gaze of (his) intense Command. She (lay there) motionless for twenty-one days. Then, O Hara, the god was satisfied and gave (her) the Lion Seat. [...]�.

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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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