Matristhana, Mātṛsthāna, Matri-sthana: 2 definitions

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Matristhana 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 Mātṛsthāna can be transliterated into English as Matrsthana or Matristhana, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

[«previous next»] — Matristhana in Shaktism glossary
Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Mātṛsthāna (मातृस्थान) refers to a “temple dedicated to the Mothers”, according to the Śrīmatottara-tantra, an expansion of the Kubjikāmatatantra: the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—Accordingly, while describing Trikhaṇḍā: “[...] When the goddess is visualized in this way, she accomplishes everything one wishes to achieve. O beloved, she should be worshipped with effort with meat, liquor and the rest in a temple dedicated to the Mothers (mātṛsthāna), a cremation ground, a derelict house, at a crossroads or in one's own home. O goddess, when she is worshipped she fulfils every desire”.

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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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Languages of India and abroad

Kannada-English dictionary

[«previous next»] — Matristhana in Kannada glossary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

Mātṛsthāna (ಮಾತೃಸ್ಥಾನ):—

1) [noun] the status, position of a mother.

2) [noun] the regard a mother has or has to be given.

3) [noun] the place of origin.

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Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.

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