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Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Supāda (सुपाद) refers to “beautiful feet”, according to the Kularatnoddyota, one of the earliest Kubjikā Tantras.—Accordingly, [while describing the gross form of Navātman called Śabdarāśinavātman]: “(Navātman) has a big body and burns intensely, illumining the sky with (his) radiant energy. (He has) five faces (with) large eyes and is adorned with ten arms and the moon. He has a large chest and, auspicious, has a serene face. He has long arms (that extend up to) the knees, (large) thighs and shanks (like a) palm tree. (His) stomach is thin. He has beautiful hands and feet [i.e., supāda] and thin fingers (like tender) shoots. The lustre of (his) nails is like the moon and his face shines with (his) radiant teeth. The middle (part of his body) is marked by a deep navel and the lotus of the navel is a clockwise spiral”.

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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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Sanskrit dictionary

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Supada (सुपद).—[neuter] a good word.

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

1) Supada (सुपद):—[=su-pada] [from su > su-pakva] n. a good word, [Mahābhārata]

2) [v.s. ...] the word su, [Vājasaneyi-saṃhitā-prātiśākhya]

3) Supāda (सुपाद):—[=su-pāda] [from su > su-pakva] mfn. having handsome feet, [Mahābhārata]

[Sanskrit to German]

Supada 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: Pada, Cu, Shu, Pata.

Starts with: Cupatar, Supadabuddha, Supadamsha, Supadavatta, Supadaya.

Ends with: Ishupada, Vishupada.

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