Navadhapinda, Navadhāpiṇḍa, Navadha-pinda: 1 definition
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Navadhapinda 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: ManthanabhairavatantramNavadhāpiṇḍa (नवधापिण्ड) refers to the “nine-fold aggregate (of Navātman)”, 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, [while describing the Niṣkala Form of Śrīnātha]—“[...] Authority is the teacher, endowed with the supreme nine-fold Command (embodied in Navātman). Therefore, the nine-fold aggregate (of Navātman) (navadhāpiṇḍa) is the teacher (and is) his body. (He has) six faces and is seven-fold at the end. The teacher resides there in the middle of the group of ten beginning with Iḍā. That is said to be the teacher’s place. [...]”.
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: Navadha, Pinda, Navata.
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