Gudadhara, Gudādhāra, Guda-adhara: 1 definition
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In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramGudādhāra (गुदाधार) refers to the “foundation of the anus”, which is associated with the Kaulagranthi, according to the Ṣaṭsāhasrasaṃhitā, an expansion of the Kubjikāmatatantra: the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—Accordingly, “(6) The Kaula Knot is in the foundation of the anus [i.e., gudādhāra]. [...]”.
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: Guda, Adhara.
Full-text: Guda.
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