Shatsiddha, Shash-siddha, Ṣaṭsiddhā: 1 definition
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Shatsiddha 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 Ṣaṭsiddhā can be transliterated into English as Satsiddha or Shatsiddha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramṢaṭsiddhā (षट्सिद्धा) refers to the “six Siddhas”, 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, “O fair lady, there are six parts and six Siddhas (ṣaṭsiddhā). He who has understood them with a discerning, analytical eye, knows the ritual procedure of all the āmnāya”
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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