Hridyabja, Hṛdyabja, Hrid-abja: 2 definitions

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Hridyabja 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 Hṛdyabja can be transliterated into English as Hrdyabja or Hridyabja, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

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

Hṛdyabja (हृद्यब्ज) refers to the “lotus of the heart”, according to the Devipañcaśataka, a Kashmiri Kālīkrama text that says that it is part of the ‘venerable Kālikākula brought down to earth by the venerable Śrīnātha and has come forth from the venerable Northern Seat’.—Accordingly, “(The teaching) as it in the lotus of the heart of the mistresses of the sacred seat that has come in this the venerable Northern Seat has been transmitted from mouth to mouth and by (hearing) from (one's) ear to ear”.

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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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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

[«previous next»] — Hridyabja in Purana glossary
Source: archive.org: Yoga Vasishtha Maharamayana

Hṛdyabja (हृद्यब्ज) refers to the “lotus-like (diaphragm of the) heart”, as mentioned in the Yogavasistha 6.82 (“Yoga instructions for acquirement of the supernatural powers”).—Accordingly, as Vasiṣṭha narrated: “Hear me now tell you, how the bodies of yogis are capable of expansion and contraction at will; as to be multum in parvo; and parvum in multo. There is above the lotus-like diaphragm of the heart [i.e., hṛdyabja-cakra-kośordhva], a blazing fire emitting its sparks, like gold coloured butterflies flirting about it, and flaring as flashes of lightning in the evening clouds. (This is the jatharagni or culinary fire). [...]”.

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The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.

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