Mahadesha, Mahādeśa, Maha-desha: 2 definitions
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Mahadesha means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, the history of ancient India. 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: ManthanabhairavatantramMahādeśa (महादेश) refers to a “great instruction”, according to the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—Accordingly, “[...] Himavat gave the beautiful Kālī in devout attendance (to him in marriage) (paricarya) in the temple of the God of the gods, that is, on the great mount Kailāśa. (Then) a great instruction (mahādeśa) arose: ‘now there is something that is part of the tradition, namely, the Śāmbhava plane, that is in the middle of the Cave Dwelling. Having gone there, I will now be your grace’.”.
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.
India history and geography
Source: What is India: Inscriptions of the ŚilāhārasMahā-deśa refers to a group of administrative regions, also known as deśa: the largest administrative unit under the rule of the Śilāhāra dynasty (r. 765-1029 A.D.).—Koṅkana, which comprised several deśas was called Mahā-deśa.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
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