Purnapitha, Pūrṇapīṭha, Purna-pitha: 1 definition
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In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramPūrṇapīṭha (पूर्णपीठ) (or simply Pūrṇa) refers to one of the Pīṭhas (“sacred seats”) where the god unites with the goddess according to the Ambāmatasaṃhitā.—Accordingly, “When the dvāpara (Age) came, (the goddess) went to the venerable cave (gahvara) of (the sacred seat called) Pūrṇa and, having assumed the form of a Śāvarī, became of benefit to (the whole) universe. (Similarly, the god), having attained the power of the knowledge (of the teachings), arose (there) in order to sport (with the goddess). [...]”.
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: Purna, Pitha, Pita.
Full-text (+45): Candavega, Ekakona, Bhayankara, Chadmaka, Pramathin, Pulimdini, Samvatsara, Unmatta, Palashana, Sumatta, Bhishani, Jvalamukhi, Paundara, Trishira, Agnijihva, Shankukarna, Vidyadhipa, Purnavva, Visheshvara, Mahodara.
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Cidgaganacandrika (study) (by S. Mahalakshmi)
Verse 261 [Śakti shines as Prakāśa-Ānanda] < [Chapter 4 - Fourth Vimarśa]
Verse 307 [Cidgaganacandrikā for the benefit of all Sādhakas] < [Chapter 4 - Fourth Vimarśa]
Verse 260 [Human body is Śakti’s] < [Chapter 4 - Fourth Vimarśa]