Abjapitha, Abjapīṭha, Abja-pitha: 1 definition
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Abjapitha 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: ManthanabhairavatantramAbjapīṭha (अब्जपीठ) refers to the “lotus seat”, according to the Khacakrapañcakastotra (“hymn to the five wheels of emptiness”) by Jñānanetra, the founder of the Kashmiri Kālīkrama.—Accordingly, “(The Yoginīs) in the venerable Northern Seat, born of the Lotus Seat (abjapīṭha) have assembled in a single gathering (cakra) in Karavīra, the cremation ground”.
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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Partial matches: Pitha, Abja, Pita.
Full-text: Ekacakra.
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