Kubjikapitha, Kubjika-pitha, Kubjikāpīṭha: 2 definitions
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Kubjikapitha 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
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Kubjikāpīṭha (कुब्जिकापीठ) is identified with the Nīlakūṭa hill, and represents the ancient Śiva-mountain Bhasmācala, according to the Kālikā-purāṇa.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Kubjikāpīṭha (कुब्जिकापीठ) refers to the “Goddess’s secret site”, according to the Kālikāpurāṇa chapter 76.—Accordingly, Śiva, the Lord (Bhagavat), has instructed Bhairava and Vetāla in the use of certain mantras.—“[...] Then whilst the two were immersed in meditation, engaged in repeating mantra and worshipping (the Goddess) who is the universe, bursting apart the Liṅga, she then became visible. [...]”.—The Liṅga, we are told, is in a cave situated on a mountain that is the Goddess’s secret site—the Kubjikāpīṭha. The similarity here with the corresponding account in the Kubjikāmatatantra is so close, one wonders whether the redactor of this portion of the Kālikāpurāṇa knew the text.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Kubjika, Pitha.
Full-text: Bhasmacala.
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