Visargasthana, Visargasthāna, Visarga-sthana: 1 definition
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Visargasthana 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: ManthanabhairavatantramVisargasthāna (विसर्गस्थान) refers to the “abode of emission”, according to the Ṣaṭsāhasrasaṃhitā, an expansion of the Kubjikāmatatantra: the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—The Santānabhuvana of the Cavity of Brahmā [i.e., Brahmarandhra] that can be realised by meditation is present in the Triangle. That is the Saṃvartāmaṇḍala. The Mountain of the Moon [i.e., Candraśilā] is located there. And that is said to be the Cave of the Moon (candraguhā) which is located in the Abode of Emission (visargasthāna). And one should know that that is the Seat of Yoga (yogapīṭha)
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, Visarga.
Full-text: Yogapitha, Candraguha, Candrashila.
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