Rurujit, Ruru-jit: 1 definition
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Rurujit 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.
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Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Addaiyan Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences: Tantra Literature of Kerala- Special Reference to MātṛsadbhāvaRurujit (रुरुजित्) is the name of a Goddess mentioned in the Śeṣasamuccaya by Cennās Śankaran Nambūtiri.—The Śeṣasamuccaya was written in the fifteenth century, which is discussed the rituals of many deities such as Brahma, Sūrya, Vaiśravaṇa, Kṛṣṇa, Sarasvati, Lakṣmī, Pārvati, Jyeṣṭhābhagavati, Bhadrakāli, Sapta-mātṛs, Rurujit and Śiva. The Chapters 7-9 of Śeṣasamuccaya is focused on the rituals of Goddess Rurujit along with Sapta-mātṛs. The auto commentary of Śeṣasamuccaya by the same author says the ritual of Goddess Rurujit was taken from Mātṛsadbhāva. Śeṣasamuccaya is only one text, which quotes Mātṛsadbhāva and it also summarizes the ritual of Goddess Rurujit within three chapters.
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: Ruru, Jit, Jeet.
Full-text (+25): Sheshasamuccaya, Matayikavu, Pisharikavu, Candana, Maduka, Pratima, Rajamasha, Tinduka, Badari, Mahiruha, Shamidruma, Nishpava, Yava, Bijankura, Shrivriksha, Utsava, Khadira, Panasa, Bakula, Shimshapa.
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Expiatory Rites in Keralite Tantra (by T. S. Syamkumar)
1.5. Expiatory Rites in Mātṛsadbhāva < [Chapter 3 - Expiatory Rites in Kerala Tantric Ritual Manuals]
1.2. Expiatory Rites in Śaivāgamanibandhana < [Chapter 3 - Expiatory Rites in Kerala Tantric Ritual Manuals]
1.4. Expiatory Rites in Viṣṇusaṃhitā < [Chapter 3 - Expiatory Rites in Kerala Tantric Ritual Manuals]