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Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

1) Vaṭapura (वटपुर) refers to one of the Sixteen Siddhas according to the Kubjikānityāhnikatilaka: a derative text drawing from Tantras and other sources such as the Ṣaṭsāhasrasaṃhitā.—These sixteen spiritual teachers represent the disciples of the Nine Nāthas who propagated the Western Transmission noted in the Kubjikā Tantras. According to the lunar symbolism of the Kulakaulinīmata, these these sixteen teachers are the rays of the moon. According to the Ambāmatasaṃhitā, the sixteen great Siddhas [e.g., Vaṭapura] have authority in Koṃkaṇa; and it is further stated that the Kaulika (tradition) with sixteen lineages originated in the Deccan (dakṣiṇāpatha).

Vaṭapura is the Caryā name of this Nātha (i.e., the public name the Siddha uses when living as a wandering renouncer). He is alternatively known as Candrapurīśa. Vaṭapura is further associated with the following: (1) Birth place: Yājapura in Pāṇḍu (alternatively, Jayapura); (2) Caste: Brahmin; (3) Name at birth: Padmanābha (alternatively, his birth-name is Mahādeva and his father is Vāsuki); (4) Prasiddha or famed name: Viṣayasaṃkrāmaṇadeva; (5) Gopya or secret name: Vyāptānanda; (6) Prapūjya or worship-name: Siṃhānanda (or Siddhānanda); (7) Consorts: Stambhāmbā and Sadānandā.

2) Vaṭapura (वटपुर) is the name of a Siddha associated with Mātaṅga (Pīṭha), as mentioned in the the Kularatnoddyota, one of the earliest Kubjikā Tantras.—Accordingly, “The venerable (sacred seat called) Mātaṅga is Stillness and should be worshipped on the head. It has one form and is associated with Mātaṅgī and Vīra. It has the Seed of Power (AIṂ) and should be worshipped in the west. It is associated with the Siddha called Vaṭapura, whose power is astonishing”.

Note: The presence here of Vaṭapura is interesting. A Siddha by this name is the fifth of the sixteen Siddhas who are considered to be the third generation of teachers after the Siddhas of the main sacred seats.

context information

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: Vata, Pura.

Starts with: Vatapuraka, Vatapurana.

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