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What is UCCHISHTA in vedic sacrificial offering and in philosophy?
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∙ 16y ago
Ucchishtha is basically food remnants. It can also be the remnants of a sacrifice in Tantra. Ucchishtha is a sacred offering to Matangi-Devi, the powerful outcaste goddess whom is high priestess to the Goddess Lalita/Tripura Sundari.
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∙ 16y ago
In Vedic sacrificial offering, UCCHISHTA refers to the remnants of the offerings and oblations that are consumed by the priests and participants after the completion of the ritual. In philosophy, UCCHISHTA is sometimes referred to as remnants or leftovers, symbolizing the idea of transcending established norms or boundaries by incorporating what is considered impure or taboo. It can represent a way to challenge societal norms and embrace the rejected or marginalized aspects of existence.
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