Rudrashaktistha, Rudraśaktistha, Rudrashakti-stha: 1 definition

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The Sanskrit term Rudraśaktistha can be transliterated into English as Rudrasaktistha or Rudrashaktistha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

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Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Rudraśaktistha (रुद्रशक्तिस्थ) refers to “(being) established in Rudra’s energy”, 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, [while describing the Eight Kulas]—“1) Without plane (of existence), established in Rudra's energy (rudraśaktistha), that is Kula in the Kula teachings. 2) Kula is said to be the body. 3) Kula is said to be the end of meditation. 4) Kula is the aggregate of the (Eight Mothers who are the) Octad of Kula. [...]

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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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