Vaktrapitha, Vaktrapīṭha, Vaktra-pitha: 1 definition
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Vaktrapitha 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: ManthanabhairavatantramVaktrapīṭha (वक्त्रपीठ) refers to the “sacred seat of one’s face”, according to the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—Accordingly, [while describing the Niṣkala Form of Śrīnātha]—“[...] He is threaded through with Brahmā’s thread beginning with the feet and ending with the sacred seat of (his) face (vaktrapīṭha-anta). Brahmā’s thread is the Sun and Moon and, beautiful, it is the devoured morsel of the energy of Space. [...]”.
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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