Pithakrama, Pīṭhakrama, Pitha-krama: 1 definition
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Pithakrama 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: ManthanabhairavatantramPīṭhakrama (पीठक्रम) refers to the “transmission of the sacred seat”, according to the Mahānayaprakāśa verse 2.1-35, while explaining the cycles of the goddesses of consciousness.—Accordingly, “First comes the exposition the nature of the transmission of the sacred seat (pīṭhakrama), having bowed to it, the supreme secret and true seed of the tradition that comes from the mouth of the most excellent teachers. The ground (saṃsthāna) of the Pīṭhakrama, pleasing to the heart (hṛdayaṅgama), will now be explained in relation to the universe of living beings and (insentient) phenomena (bhāva)”.
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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Partial matches: Krama, Pitha, Pita.
Full-text (+11): Samketasthana, Hridayangama, Samsthana, Karmendriya, Sphara, Pashu, Devicakra, Kshetresha, Vyavahara, Vyomeshvari, Brihadodara, Lamba, Vyomavameshvari, Vameshvari, Dvija, Oshthi, Stabdha, Udyoga, Virala, Bhucari.
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