Anandacaitanya, Ānandacaitanya, Ananda-caitanya: 1 definition

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Anandacaitanya 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 Anandachaitanya.

In Hinduism

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

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Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Ānandacaitanya (आनन्दचैतन्य) refers to the “consciousness of the bliss” (of Navātman), 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, “Khecarī, who is called ‘the one who possesses the secret’ (sarahasyā) is Ciñciṇī, (the consort) of Ciñcānātha (the Lord of the Tamarind Tree). You are Tūṣṇī (the Silent One), abide (here) O lord of the gods, Bhairava, spread (our) fame. Śrīnātha, the saviour of the universe, is the consciousness of the bliss (ānandacaitanya) of Navātman. You (are he), the lord of all the gods. You are my beloved and (it can never be) otherwise”.

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Shakta (शाक्त, 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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