Kshetrasthana, Kṣetrasthāna, Kshetra-sthana: 1 definition
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Kshetrasthana 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 Kṣetrasthāna can be transliterated into English as Ksetrasthana or Kshetrasthana, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramKṣetrasthāna (क्षेत्रस्थान) refers to the “locations of the sacred fields”, according to the Brahmayāmala verse 45.485cd-486ab.—Accordingly, “Or the wise man should perform (the rite) in the locations of the sacred fields [i.e., kṣetrasthāna] where the Yoginīs reside, or in sacred places that serve as imagined substitutes (vikalpa) for (the eight sacred sites of the Mothers) beginning with Prayāga”.
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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