The Sanskrit term Śambhupada can be transliterated into English as Sambhupada or Shambhupada, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Śambhupada (शम्भुपद) refers to “Śambhu’s plane”, according to the Kubjikāmata-tantra, the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—Accordingly, “[...] If one worships those feet, immobile on (one’s) head, as the form of the teacher, the (divine) qualities of realisation (manifest along) with the eight yogic powers and Śambhu’s plane (śambhupada). I have explained how the three are imperceptible to anyone who does not possess the Command.  [...]”.

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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.

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Śambhupada (शम्भुपद) refers to the “feet of Śiva”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.52 (“The bridegroom’s party is fed and Śiva retires to bed”).—Accordingly, after Śiva spoke to Dharma: “Thus addressed by Śiva, he returned to the audience hall. The lord Śiva too wanted to go. On coming to know of it the ladies came enthusiastically. With their eyes fixed on the feet of Śiva (śambhupada-dvaya), they sang auspicious songs. Śiva then, in accordance with the worldly customs, went through his morning routine. He took leave of Menā and the mountain and went to the audience hall. [...]”.

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The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.

See also (Relevant definitions)

Partial matches: Pada, Shambhu, Pata.

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Cidgaganacandrika (study) (by S. Mahalakshmi)

Verse 123 [Khecarī attains Śambhupada through Suṣumnā-nāḍi] < [Chapter 3 - Third Vimarśa]

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