Ravanalaya, Rāvaṇālaya, Ravana-alaya: 1 definition
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Ravanalaya 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: ManthanabhairavatantramRāvaṇālaya (रावणालय) refers to “Rāvaṇa’s abode”, according to the according to the Kularatnoddyota, one of the earliest Kubjikā Tantras.—Accordingly, while describing Vṛkṣanātha’s entry into the world: “[...] (Then Vṛkṣanātha) went to the sacred seat of Oḍḍiyāna, an abode on the surface of the earth. (He went to) Jālandhara, the mountains of Pūrṇa, the venerable Kāmākhya, called Supreme. (He went to) the city of the lord of the snakes in the root of the seven lower worlds, to mount Śrīśaila, to Mahendra, the city of the king of the gods, Rāvaṇa’s abode (rāvaṇālaya) [rāvaṇasyālaye ca], the venerable Kailāsa and to Trikūṭa and (then finally to) the excellent mount Malaya and (in all these places) he sported (freely) as he desired. [...]”.
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: Ravana, Alaya.
Ends with: Mahendravanalaya, Sharavanalaya, Shravanalaya, Vaishravanalaya.
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