Atishta, Atiṣṭa, Ati-shta: 1 definition
Introduction:
Atishta 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.
The Sanskrit term Atiṣṭa can be transliterated into English as Atista or Atishta, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric TraditionsAtīṣṭa (अतीष्ट) refers to the “extraordinary offer”, according to the Pāśupatasūtra 2.15-17.—Accordingly, “The extraordinary gift, the extraordinary offer (atīṣṭa), and the extraordinary practise of asceticism leads to the extraordinary goal”.
Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Atishtanam, Atishtata.
Ends with: Prana-pratishta, Pratishta, Supratishta, Yuvatyishta.
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