Siddhaguhya, Siddha-guhya: 1 definition

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Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

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Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Siddhaguhya (सिद्धगुह्य) refers to the “secret place of the Siddhas”.—The Cave of the Moon [i.e., Candraguhā] is the Void of the Point in the centre of the Triangle. The Cave may also be the entire Triangle, just as the latter is also the Stone, Island and the City of the Moon. As such it is the Cave of Kula, which is the “secret place of the Siddhas (siddhaguhya)”. This is the Cave Dwelling—the Kadamba Cave—to which the goddess sends the god to receive the grace she received there in the Liṅga. One is reminded of the Cave to which the first Siddha summoned the Siddhas who founded the lineages (oli) of the Kubjikā tradition. [...]

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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.

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