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Shakta Agamas

While there are various Shakta Tantras that guide the worship and practices of Shakta (Goddess-centered) traditions within Hinduism, the term “Shakta Agamas” is not commonly used. Instead, Shakta traditions often refer to Tantras, which are a distinct category of scriptures that provide guidelines for rituals, meditation, and worship associated with the Divine Feminine, often in the form of various goddesses.

While not commonly referred to as “Agamas,” the Shakta Tantras are closely related and guide the worship of the Divine Feminine, particularly goddesses like Durga, Kali, and Lakshmi. These texts provide instructions on rituals, meditation, and philosophical teachings within Shakta traditions.

The major Shakta Tantras include:

  1. Devi Bhagavat Puran: Though it is a Puran, the Devi Bhagavat Puran is an essential text for Shakta traditions, emphasizing the worship of the Goddess Devi.
  2. Shri Lalita Sahasranama: This is a part of the Brahmand Puran and consists of a thousand names of the goddess Lalita Tripurasundari. It is widely revered in Shakta traditions.
  3. Devi Mahatmya (Chandi Patha): Also known as Durga Saptashati, this text is part of the Markandeya Puran and narrates the glories of the goddess Durga. It is recited widely during Navaratri.
  4. Tantrasara: This text is associated with the worship of the goddess Lalita Tripurasundari or Shodashi.
  5. Kularnava Tantra: While not exclusively a Shakta text, the Kularnava Tantra includes sections related to Shakta practices, especially those associated with the worship of Kali.

Shakta Tantras often involve rituals, meditation techniques (including mantra and yantra), and the worship of various forms of the Goddess, such as Durga, Kali, Lakshmi, Saraswati, and others. The Shakta tradition emphasizes the divine feminine principle (Shakti) as the supreme creative force in the universe.

It’s worth noting that interpretations and practices within Shakta traditions can vary, and different Shakta communities may follow specific Tantras or emphasize particular goddesses based on their regional, cultural, or lineage traditions.

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