Deviputra, Devīputra, Devi-putra: 1 definition
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Deviputra 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)
Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram1) Devīputra (देवीपुत्र) refers to the “son of the goddess”, according to the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—The presence of a kṣetrapāla—‘Guardian of the Field’—is standard in sacred sites in general. He is a kind of Bhairava. He is often accompanied by Vaṭuka—‘the Boy’ who is a form of Skanda, the ‘son of the goddess’ (devīputra). Skanda, is intimately related to the Mothers who are the original leaders (nāyikā) of the hosts of Yoginīs. These two, along with Yoginīs and ghosts (bhūta), are regularly worshipped in Kaula rites with animal sacrifice (bali) or a substitute.
2) Devīputra (देवीपुत्र) also refers to one of the Siddhas of the Tradition of the Eastern House (pūrvagṛha-āmnāya), according to the Manthānabhairavatantra.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Putra, Devi, Tevi.
Full-text: Vatuka.
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