Pithatraya, Pitha-traya, Pīṭhatraya: 1 definition
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In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramPīṭhatraya (पीठत्रय) [=Tripīṭha?] refers to the “the three sacred seats”, according to the Śrīmatottara-tantra, an expansion of the Kubjikāmatatantra: the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—Accordingly, “(The adept) should meditate on the goddess Parāparā in the middle of the triangle. [...] Divine, she holds a noose and a goad and makes gestures of bestowing boons and fearlessness. A garland of wild flowers is tied to her head and she wears a necklace of letters. She is rich with the beauty of all her limbs and is adorned with all the ornaments. She possesses the Five Insignias and the three sacred seats [i.e., pīṭhatraya]. Having visualized the goddess in this way in the middle of the Cavity Brahmā, one should repeat the mantra there encapsulated with the Five Praṇavas”.
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: Traya, Pitha, Pita.
Full-text: Tripitha.
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