Vidyatritaya, Vidyātritaya, Vidya-tritaya: 1 definition
Introduction:
Vidyatritaya 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: ManthanabhairavatantramVidyātritaya (विद्यात्रितय) [=Trividyā?] refers to the “three Vidyās”, 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, “(Kubjikā’s) iconic form is threefold (according to whether it is) in (the transmission) of the Child, Middle One or the Aged. [...] The descent (to earth), associated with the three Vidyās [i.e., vidyātritaya-saṃyukta], of the lineages (oli) takes place in each Age in this Clan (gotra) and in that of Amarī and the others in the teaching. O god, Parā, the one syllable Vidyā, has been explained previously, (even so) I will explain that properly (and) the very subtle, imperishable goal. [...]”.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Vidya, Tritaya.
Full-text: Trividya.
Relevant text
No search results for Vidyatritaya, Vidyātritaya, Vidya-tritaya, Vidyā-tritaya; (plurals include: Vidyatritayas, Vidyātritayas, tritayas) in any book or story.