Avvagriha, Avvāgṛha, Avva-griha: 1 definition

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Avvagriha 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 Avvāgṛha can be transliterated into English as Avvagrha or Avvagriha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

[«previous next»] — Avvagriha in Shaktism glossary
Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Avvāgṛha (अव्वागृह) refers to the “house of the mother”.—According to the Kaulajñānanirṇaya, the Kaula teachings are found in the house of every Yoginī in Kāmarūpa. Similarly, in our text we read that the goddess’s maṇḍala, which is the sacred seat of Yoga, is in every Yoginī’s house. Indeed, wherever the goddess resides, in whatever form, is the House of the Mother (avvāgṛha, mātrīgṛha), her sacred temple to which the Siddha travels with devotion to generate his spiritual lineage in every Age.

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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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