Jalapitha, Jālapīṭha, Jala-pitha: 1 definition
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Jalapitha 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: ManthanabhairavatantramJālapīṭha (जालपीठ) (or simply Jāla) refers to one of the Pīṭhas (“sacred seats”) where the god unites with the goddess according to the Ambāmatasaṃhitā.—[...] Having descended into a cave in the sacred seat called Jāla, when the goddess fashioned the form beautiful as the moon that women possess, the god also (assumed a bodily form) for the sake of emanation. Thus emanation is said (to have taken place there). They again exercised their authority there for a long time.
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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Partial matches: Jala, Pitha, Pita.
Full-text: Jala.
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