Shivasthana, Śivasthāna, Shiva-sthana: 2 definitions
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Shivasthana 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 Śivasthāna can be transliterated into English as Sivasthana or Shivasthana, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramŚivasthāna (शिवस्थान) occurs in only one other place in the Tantrasadbhāva, where it denotes a stage in the ascent of sonic energy in the form of the Point which takes place in the course of uttering certain letters. The first four members of this series—Brahmā, Viṣṇu, Rudra and Īśvara—reach up to the end of the palate (talvanta) where the uvula (lambaka) is located. Then comes the energy Raudrī that blocks the passage to the next stage. Once overcome that blockage, audible sound ends to give way to a series of transformations that mark stages in the development of silent spiritual Sound. [...]
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 TranslationŚivasthāna (शिवस्थान) refers to “(approaching) the place where Śiva is staying” [?], according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.23 (“Attempt of Himavat to dissuade Pārvatī”).—Accordingly, after Viṣṇu spoke to the Gods and others: “[...] After praising the penance of Pārvatī whose body was achievement personified, the gods went to the place where the bull-bannered lord was present. After reaching there the gods sent you in, O sage, and stood at a distance from Śiva who had reduced Kāma to ashes. They were watching. O Nārada, you the fearless devotee of Śiva approached Śiva [i.e., śivasthāna] and saw the lord extremely pleased. [...]”.
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: Shiva, Sthana, Civa.
Full-text: Nadaja, Visarganta, Lambaka, Talvanta, Talu.
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