Pithapinda, Pīṭhapiṇḍa, Pitha-pinda: 1 definition
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In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramPīṭhapiṇḍa (पीठपिण्ड) refers to the “body of the Sacred Seats” or “sacred sites in the body”, according to the Kubjikāmata-tantra, the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—Accordingly, as the God Bhairava said to the Goddess:—“[...] You will have sons in (this) world (bhava) at the (right) time and they will be of my own nature. Then, assuming a (transcendental) state devoid of (phenomenal) qualities, abandon (your) virginity (kumāritva)! The teaching concerning the Body of Kula (kulapiṇḍa) is the practice of the transmission of the body of the Sacred Seats (pīṭhapiṇḍa-kramācāra) in the profane (adivya) world of men and is how the goddess is established (vyavasthitā) (there)”.
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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