Kalagrasa, , Kala-grasa: 1 definition
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Kalagrasa 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)
: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram1) (कालग्रास) (Cf. 䲹ṇa) refers to “assimilation of time (into non-temporal consciousness)� and represents the third of the four moments in the act of perception.—In one place, the Mahānayaprakāśa (by unknown author) verse 3.1 lists these four as 1) udaya—‘arising�, 2) —‘manifestation�. 3) —‘assimilation of time (into non-temporal consciousness)�. 4) ū貹śԳپ—‘repose in one’s own nature�.
2) (कालग्रास) refers to a “large sword� and is used to visualize Bhairava, according to the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—Accordingly, “[...] O Śambhu, he has twenty arms and the goddess sits on his lap. He holds a sword, mallet and noose, a double-headed drum, a dagger, the Kaustubha jewel, a rosary, a skull bowl full of fruit and the like and a piece of human flesh. I will tell you (what he holds) in his other (ten hands). (He holds) an ascetic’s staff, a spear, a book, a shield, a head, a large sword [i.e., ], the moon, the scripture and the earth. [...]�.

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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Full-text: Svarupavishranti, Carvana, Vishranti, Udyoga, Avabhasa.
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Saubhagyahrdayastotra by Sivananda (by Brian Campbell and Ben Williams)
Lalitopakhyana (Lalita Mahatmya) (by G.V. Tagare)