Arcanarata, Arcana-rata: 2 definitions
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Arcanarata 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Archanarata.
In Hinduism
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
: Brill: 艢aivism and the Tantric TraditionsArcanarata (啶呧ぐ啷嵿啶ㄠぐ啶�) refers to 鈥�(being) focused upon worship鈥�, according to the Guhyas奴tra chapter 3.鈥擜ccordingly, 鈥淸...] One may perform the Block-of-Wood Observance in a forest full of bears, tigers and lions, conquering the urges to sleep and eat, [constantly] reciting. If one takes on the appearance of a woman and sings and dances, adorned with bracelets, with a winnowing fan, ball and plait, one observes the Colourful Observance. With a weapon in hand, full of compassion, if one wanders like a saviour of creatures (?) focussed upon recitation, meditation and worship (arcanarata), one performs the Warrior Observance. [...]鈥�.
Shaiva (啶多啶�, 艣aiva) or Shaivism (艣aivism) 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.
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramArcanarata (啶呧ぐ啷嵿啶ㄠぐ啶�) refers to 鈥渂eing intent on worship鈥�, according to the Kularatnoddyota verse 2.21-27.鈥擜ccordingly, 鈥淸...] O Bhairav墨, once the lord had made the three vessels (辫腻迟谤补迟谤补测补) in this sequence, he worshipped the Wheel by acting (freely) as he desired. Seeing the Lord of the Wheel within the Wheel intent on worship (arcanarata), the Supreme goddess, her mind full of humility, asked (him): 鈥極 god and lord, what is worshipped in the great union that arouses great wonder with (all this) great heap of sacrificial substances and the divine wheels that generate great bliss? 艢r墨n膩tha, if you do (indeed) bestow boons tell (me this) by (your) grace鈥欌��.
Shakta (啶多ぞ啶曕啶�, 艣膩kta) or Shaktism (艣膩ktism) 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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