Kramastha, Krama-stha: 1 definition
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In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramKramastha (क्रमस्थ) refers to “one who is established in the Krama”, according to the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—The Vidyāvrata taught in our text may be equally well performed literally or internally that is, by means of the imagination. Either way, it does not require the performance of elaborate rites, simply the assiduous repetition of the goddess’s mantra—her Vidyā, and hence its name. Externally, the observer of this vow is engaged in pilgrimage to the sacred sites. Although provisions exist for the drawing of the Kramamaṇḍala and its worship outside the home, he is not required to do so. He is entirely “established in the vow (vratastha)”. The inner form is for the resident householder; as such he must maintain the usual ritual program and so is defined as “established in the Krama (kramastha)”.
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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Ends with: Akramastha.
Full-text: Vratastha.
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