Sthanavikalpana, Sthānavikalpanā, Sthana-vikalpana: 1 definition
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Sthanavikalpana 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.
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramSthānavikalpanā (स्थानविकल्पना) refers to the “formation of a place”, according to texts such as the Kubjikāmatatantra: the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—Accordingly, “[...] The place within the cavity (“emptiness”) of (such a one) is the (location of) the Śāmbhava state, which is the contemplation of the Command (ājñādhyāna). (Attaining that place, the aspirant) is free of all means (to realisation). There is no utterance of mantra, (finite) knowledge, gesture (mudrā), meditation, thought, extent or restraint, no breaking of knots or concentration what to say of the formation of a place (sthānavikalpanā)”.
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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Partial matches: Sthana, Vikalpana.
Full-text: Vikalpana, Ajnadhyana.
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