Ishadyatana, Ishat-yatana, Īṣadyatana: 1 definition
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Ishadyatana 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 Īṣadyatana can be transliterated into English as Isadyatana or Ishadyatana, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramĪśadyatana (ईशद्यतन) refers to a “subtle exertion”, according to the Ṭīkā (commentary) on the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—Accordingly, “[...] The venerable one called Ciñciṇīśa is that Śambhu by nature and is born from his own body as a subtle exertion (īśadyatana-rūpa). And what else is there? He should be worshipped along with the Kukārā Vidyā. This is the connection (between the words) with what was said before. [...]”.
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)
Partial matches: Ishat, Yatana.
Full-text: Yatana, Svasharira, Cincinisha, Ishat.
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