Pivanti, Pivantī: 1 definition
Introduction:
Pivanti 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: ManthanabhairavatantramPivantī (पिवन्ती) (Cf. Pivat) refers to “she who drinks”, according to the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—Accordingly, “[...] Very fierce, she has fangs and, very terrible, she is frightening. Her gaze severe and fixed, she resides in her own sacred seat and is horrific. She, the mother of Kula, roars with the Great Sound. She is the Kālī of the great Bhairava. Her lips are (red like the) Bimba (fruit) and she is greedy for blood. She chews on human flesh and drinks [i.e., pivantī] blood, excrement and urine. [...]”.
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)
Full-text: Pivat, Shvetasthi, Shalakavritti, Peyya, Oshadhi.
Relevant text
Search found 3 books and stories containing Pivanti, Pivantī; (plurals include: Pivantis, Pivantīs). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Vinaya Pitaka (1): Bhikkhu-vibhanga (the analysis of Monks’ rules) (by I. B. Horner)
Malatimadhava (study) (by Jintu Moni Dutta)
Part 1.3f - Bībhatsa Rasa (The Odious Sentiment): < [Chapter 2 - Literary Study of the Mālatīmādhava]
Part 4.3b - Ojas Guṇa (Floridity) < [Chapter 2 - Literary Study of the Mālatīmādhava]
Bhesajjakkhandhaka (Chapter on Medicine) (by Hin-tak Sik)
Internal Medicine (f): Headache < [Chapter 5 - Diseases and Treatments in the Chapter on Medicine]