Prithaksantana, Pṛthaksantāna, Prithak-santana: 1 definition

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Prithaksantana 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.

The Sanskrit term Pṛthaksantāna can be transliterated into English as Prthaksantana or Prithaksantana, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

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Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Pṛthaksantāna (पृथक्सन्तान) refers to an “independent lineage”, according to verse 10.152-155 of the Kularatnoddyota, one of the earliest Kubjikā Tantras.—Accordingly, “O mistress of Kula, this is by its very nature the last Kula tradition. [...] The previous tradition will possess the mark of the venerable Mīna (Mīnanātha) and the transmission of the sacred seats and that lineage. It will possess the names of the Yoginīs and Siddhas and, along with the trees and creepers, O mother of Kula, there will also be an independent lineage (pṛthaksantāna-bheda)”.

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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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