Dehastha, Deha-stha: 1 definition
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Dehastha 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: ManthanabhairavatantramDehastha (देहस्थ) refers to “that which is within the body”, according to the Ṣaṭsāhasrasaṃhitā, an expansion of the Kubjikāmatatantra: the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—Accordingly, “The form of a Kadamba bud and like the foam (on the surface of water) bubbles [i.e., phenabudbuda-sannibha], Oḍḍiyāṇa is located there, the omnipresent sacred seat within the body (dehastha)”.
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)
Starts with: Dehastha-devata, Dehasthadevatacakrastotra, Dehasthasvarodaya.
Full-text: Dehasthasvarodaya.
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