Shiladevi, Śilādevī, Shila-devi: 1 definition
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Shiladevi 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 Śilādevī can be transliterated into English as Siladevi or Shiladevi, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramŚilādevī (शिलादेवी) refers to the “Goddess Stone”.—A tree itself can be a maṇḍala and, in places, the texts do imply Kubjikā’s identity with a local goddess who lived in a tree or a stone underneath it. Accordingly, her maṇḍala is the Maṇḍala of the Tree. The original maṇḍala is the shade of the tree of which the tree and the stone beneath it are the centre. There, in the centre, Kubjikā is Śilādevī—the Goddess Stone. Interiorized, the Tree Maṇḍala acquires the encompassing enclosures that are built when the deity of a tree or a stone grow in importance. Thus the development of the Tree Maṇḍala mirrors the development of the Hindu temple and the local, rural goddess of the Tree becomes the Great Goddess of the temple and the city who is worshipped in her maṇḍala.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Shila, Devi, Cila, Tevi.
Starts with: Shiladevimahatmya.
Full-text: Shiladevimahatmya, Vrikshamandala.
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