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Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Siddhasthāna (सिद्धस्थान) refers to “places where Siddhas practice”, according to the Śrīmatottara-tantra, an expansion of the Kubjikāmatatantra: the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—Accordingly, as Bhairava says to the Goddess:—“First generate in the land of Bhārata the astonishing emanation of (your) mind, namely, (every kind of) sacred seat (i.e., pīṭha), primary and secondary, (every kind of) meeting ground (saṃdoha), (every) primary and secondary sacred field, the confluence of rivers, the cremation ground(s), crossroad(s) and forest(s), lake(s), valley(s), and cave(s). (Create) many (such) places (where) Siddhas (practice) (siddhasthāna), the many kinds of sacred bathing places (tīrtha) and the rest [...]”

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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.

India history and geography

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Indian Epigraphical Glossary

Siddha-sthāna.—(EI 22), the place sanctified by a holy man. Note: siddha-sthāna is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary” as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.

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The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.

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Sanskrit dictionary

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Siddhasthāna (सिद्धस्थान):—[=siddha-sthāna] [from siddha > sidh] ([cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]) n. the place or region of the Blest.

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Siddha-sthana in German

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Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.

See also (Relevant definitions)

Partial matches: Sthana, Siddha.

Full-text: Siddhasthala, Samdoha.

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Search found 1 books and stories containing Siddha-sthana, Siddha-sthāna, Siddhasthana, Siddhasthāna; (plurals include: sthanas, sthānas, Siddhasthanas, Siddhasthānas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

The Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)

Chapter 8 - Ratikuṇḍa and other Holy Tīrthas < [Section 8 - Ayodhyā-māhātmya]

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