Mantrapitha, Mantrapīṭha, Mantra-pitha: 1 definition
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Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram1) Mantrapīṭha (मन्त्रपीठ) refers to “that which is fashioned from energies”, according to the Jayadrathayāmala verse 1.14.23-24.—Accordingly, “Devoted to the teacher, god and fire, expert in mantra and ritual (tantra), endowed with knowledge and wisdom, one who praises (the observance of) vows and Tantric practice (caryā) resides in the sacred seat of the great Bhairava, his form fashioned from energies. His mind intent on (the practice of) that Yoga, he impels the sacred seat of mantras [i.e., mantrapīṭha-praṇa]”.
2) Mantrapīṭha (मन्त्रपीठ) refers to the Seat of Scripture associated with Pūrṇagiri, one of the sacred seats (pīṭha), according to the Ṣaṭsāhasrasaṃhitā, an expansion of the Kubjikāmatatantra: the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—On the basis of hardly more than a hint in the Ṣaṭsāhasrasaṃhitā, it outlines a scheme of sixteen parts for each seat, conscious, no doubt, that this is an ideal number. The commentary normally limits itself to do no more than explain what is presented in the text. This is one of the few instances it adds substantially to its contents [i.e., Seats of Scripture—Mantrapīṭha]. Presumably this is because when it was written the presentation of the features of the seats on this model was the accepted norm.
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: Pitha, Mantra, Pita.
Full-text: Vidita, Shikhasvacchanda, Pitha, Vyaghra, Jushtacandeshvara, Vishveshvarakujeshvara, Caryanatha, Karanja.
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