Kaulapitha, Kaulapīṭha, Kaula-pitha: 1 definition

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Kaulapitha 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.

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Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

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

Kaulapīṭha (कौलपीठ) refers to the “sacred seat of Kaula”, according to verse of the Ciñcinīmatasārasamuccaya.—Accordingly, “The Void that rests in the (one) empowered reality emerges from the waves of the universe. The supreme goddess is born there. She is a passionate young woman and is passion itself. The Virgin Goddess (Kumārī) resides in the sacred seat of Kaula (kaulapīṭha) and rains down the great Divine Current”.

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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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