Shringatodara, Śṛṅgāṭodara, Shringata-udara: 1 definition
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Shringatodara 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 Śṛṅgāṭodara can be transliterated into English as Srngatodara or Shringatodara, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramŚṛṅgāṭodara (शृङ्गाटोदर) refers to the “foundation (in the centre) of the triangle”, according to the Śrīmatottara-tantra, an expansion of the Kubjikāmatatantra: the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—Accordingly, [while describing the visualized form of Navātman Bhairava]: “One should attain the plane of the Vaḍava (Fire) by means of the Yoga of the Vaḍava Fire. It is in the middle of the abode of the foundation in the centre of the triangle (śṛṅgāṭodara-madhyaga). It is within the Vaḍava Fire and is energized by the Vaḍava Fire. Navātman, who possesses Bhairava’s form, is there. [...]”.
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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