Shashthishana, Ṣaṣṭhīśāna, Shashthi-ishana: 1 definition
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Shashthishana 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.
The Sanskrit term Ṣaṣṭhīśāna can be transliterated into English as Sasthisana or Shashthishana, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramṢaṣṭhīśāna (षष्ठीशान) refers to the “Lord of the Six”, according to Tantric texts such as the Kubjikāmata-tantra, the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—[...] Such is this powerful one (mahāvīryā), Mahāntārī who possesses great strength when struck repeatedly by the stick of the Vidyā in the Wheel of Emanation. [...] Along with Ṣaṣṭhīśāna (the Lord of the Six) she is established in the line of Siddhas along with the Stick of the Vidyā. Hidden elsewhere in the (Śaiva and Kaula) teaching (śāsana), she is the mistress of the Kula of the Yoginīs. Listen to the utterance of her (Vidyā). [...]
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: Ishana, Shashthi.
Starts with: Shashthishanatha.
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