Anyodita, Anya-udita: 1 definition

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Anyodita 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: Manthanabhairavatantram

Anyodita (अन्योदित) refers to “giving rise to others”, as discussed in the Yogakhaṇḍa of the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—Accordingly, as the Goddess says to Mahādeva: “The Person (puruṣa), unmanifest by nature, emerged from his [=Agnituṅga’s] navel. O Bhairava, he has no manifestation and is not perceived. [...] The power of his will emerged and came forth like a streak of lightning. And she was in the Sky above and below in the supreme (transcendent) and the inferior (immanent). She was divided into three parts by the power of (her) divine energy. O god, will, knowledge and action—the mobile and immobile (universe) was pervaded by (these) three. I gave rise to the other gods (anyodita) [mayā cānyoditā devā ahaṃ] and I am the mother of the universe. [...]”.

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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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