Pippalinatha, Pippalīnātha, Pippali-natha: 1 definition
Introduction:
Pippalinatha 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: ManthanabhairavatantramPippalīnātha (पिप्पलीनाथ) (=Pippalin) refers to one of the Nine Nāthas according to verse 43.177ff of the Ṣaṭsāhasrasaṃhitā, an expansion of the Kubjikāmatatantra: the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—The Nine Nāthas (found in various Kubjikā Tantras) generally represent a well-known group of Siddhas. According to the Kulakaulinīmata, these Nine Nāthas originally resided in Ādinātha’s body as his vital breaths from which they emerged and were born as men in nine places. Pippalin is associated with the following: Birth place: Bhogapura; Caste: Brahmin; Other names: Bāladeva, Padmānanda.
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: Natha, Pippali.
Query error!
Full-text: Pippalitaru, Vyaktarupin, Ativishruta, Tarushobhita, Pippali, Amararupi, Mandakini, Visuli, Vasi, Vikhyata, Vaishyaja, Suryasama, Atharvavedin, Mandakinitata, Pracandavat, Vikrama, Angushtha.
Relevant text
No search results for Pippalinatha, Pippalīnātha, Pippalī-nātha, Pippali-natha; (plurals include: Pippalinathas, Pippalīnāthas, nāthas, nathas) in any book or story.