Odyanapitha, Odyana-pitha, Odyānapīṭha, Oḍyāṇapīṭha: 1 definition
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Odyanapitha 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: Manthanabhairavatantram1) Odyānapīṭha (ओद्यानपीठ) (=Udyānapīṭha) or simply Odyāna refers to one of the Pīṭhas (“sacred seats”) where the god unites with the goddess according to the Ambāmatasaṃhitā.—Accordingly, “[...] Then, in the terrible Age of Strife she, the three-eyed (goddess) Maṅgalā, descended into the Northern Cave (uttaragahvara) in the district (viṣaya) of Odyāna. Siddhanātha also (descended) there into (his spiritual) lineage (santati). Having thus flown up (oḍḍīya) in the body he obtained lordship and so is famous in all respects by the name of the venerable Oḍīśa. The place there is Oṣadhiprastha and she is praised as the auspicious one of the universe”.
2) Oḍyāṇapīṭha (ओड्याणपीठ) (or Oḍḍiyānapīṭha) refers to the “sacred seat (called) Oḍyāna”, according to the Mahārthamañjarī page 92.—Accordingly, “[...] In this way it should also be contemplated in the syllable OṂ which is this, the essential nature of the sacred seat (called) Oḍyāna [i.e., oḍyāṇapīṭha]”.
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: Odyana, Pitha, Pita.
Full-text: Oddiyanapitha, Udyanapitha, Odyana.
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