Kutilita, Kuṭilita, Kuṭilitā: 1 definition
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Kutilita 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: ManthanabhairavatantramKuṭilitā (कुटिलिता) refers to “crooked”, according to Tantric texts such as the Kubjikāmata-tantra, the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—This body of Kuleśvara should be contemplated attentively, it should be listened to and taught (deśya). What else could be superior to that which is within him? (His body) is in the form of a seed-syllable (kūṭabhūta). As she (the goddess) is in the middle of that she is made crooked (kuṭilitā) and so she becomes divided into many Kulas. This is the will of the Supreme Goddess (Parameśvarī). Thus (says the god) you are called Kubjikā (the Crooked One), the Supreme (Parā) (goddess) within all things
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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