Krodhasthana, Krodhasthāna, Krodha-sthana: 1 definition
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Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramKrodhasthāna (क्रोधस्थान) refers to the “place of wrath”, 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, “[...] That accomplished supreme state of reality is the state of reality that has been achieved. How else is it? It bestows liberation and should be worshipped. This is the connection (between the words). Where (should the one who is in that state be worshipped)? With this question (in mind he says that) one should think that he is in the Place of Wrath (krodhasthāna). The Place of Wrath is the centre between the eyebrows. [...]”..
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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The Padma Purana (by N.A. Deshpande)
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