Padanirmukta, Pada-nirmukta: 1 definition
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In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramPadanirmukta (पदनिर्मुक्त) refers to “that which is free of the plane (of the three abodes)”, 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, [while describing Śrīpāda (who is in the ‘threefold’ House of the three lineages) as the supreme form of the teacher]—“[...] If one desires eternal liberation, one should know (him) to be beside (one’s own) venerable teacher. Thus, undivided within oneness is the sixteenth (energy of the Moon) above (the End of the Twelve which is) the location of the (triangular) womb (that contains all the energies of emanation). Free of the plane (padanirmukta) of the three abodes, (that) subtle (state) is called Śrīpāda. [...]”.
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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