Kulantastha, Kulāntasthā, Kula-antastha: 1 definition
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Kulantastha 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
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramKulāntasthā (कुलान्तस्था) refers to “she who is established in the Kula”, according to the Lalitāsahasranāma.—Lalitā’s thousand names are eulogized in the Lalitāsahasranāma, describing the goddess’s spiritual beauty on the analogy of physical, sensuous beauty. [...] Like Kubjikā, Lalitā is a Kaula goddess and several names celebrate her connection with Kula and reflect the subtle balance between the sexuality and chastity of the goddess. As a ‘kula-aṅganā’ (92), she is a ‘woman of good family’ which means that she is devoted to her consort (pativratā), Parameśiva. It also means that she is his partner in the Kaula rite of union they celebrate perpetually. She is established in the Kula (kulāntasthā) (93).
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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