Prithupatha, Pṛthupatha, Prithu-patha: 1 definition
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Prithupatha 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 Pṛthupatha can be transliterated into English as Prthupatha or Prithupatha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramPṛthupatha (पृथुपथ) refers to “(one who travels on) the extended path (of emanation)”, 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, “May she, the goddess Nityaklinnā, who consists of thirty-two syllables and is like the red sun, protect (us). I bow with devotion to the mistress of all, who is accomplished and who, having accomplished all things, travels on the extended path (pṛthupatha) (of emanation)”.
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: Prithu, Patha, Pata, Patta.
Full-text: Prithu.
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