Pithabija, Pīṭhabīja, Pitha-bija: 1 definition
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Pithabija 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: ManthanabhairavatantramPīṭhabīja (पीठबीज) refers to the “seeds of the sacred seats”, according to the commentary on the Ṣaṭsāhasrasaṃhitā, an expansion of the Kubjikāmatatantra: the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—Accordingly, “These [a, ṛ, ga, ha] are the four seeds of the Ages and those of the sacred seats [i.e., pīṭhabīja]. Why have the (seeds of) the Ages and the sacred seats been extracted from the gahvara grid? It is said (in reply) that they are extracted for those who (practice inwardly) without outer ritual (nirācāra) and desire to arouse (the energy) of the world and for their own worldly enjoyment. [...]”.
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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