Shariravasthita, Śarīrāvasthita, Sharira-avasthita: 1 definition
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Shariravasthita 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 Śarīrāvasthita can be transliterated into English as Sariravasthita or Shariravasthita, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramŚarīrāvasthita (शरीरावस्थित) refers to “that which is situated within the (subtle) body”, according to the Ṭīkā (commentary) on the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—Accordingly, “Now in order to explain the external purification of the sacred seats, their lords and the rest in accord with the three lineages, the condition of their (counterparts) within the (subtle) body (śarīrāvasthita) is described next. ‘The shape of a Kadamba bud...’ (The Point) between the eyebrows, in the location of the Command, round and full of energy, is shaped like a Kadamba bud. (It is perceived) in concentration. Most lovely, it is beautiful. [...]”.
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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