Hritsaroja, Hrid-saroja, Hṛtsaroja: 1 definition

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Hritsaroja 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 Hṛtsaroja can be transliterated into English as Hrtsaroja or Hritsaroja, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

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Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Hṛtsaroja (हृत्सरोज) refers to the “lotus of one’s heart”, according to the according to the Kularatnoddyota, one of the earliest Kubjikā Tantras.—Accordingly, as the God says to the Goddess: “[...] She will continue in this way for a thousand divine years. O supreme goddess, she will (abide constantly) meditating on (the being) in the lotus of (her) heart (hṛtsaroja) born from an aspect of me. He will then become visible and (although) standing before (you) you will not know it. O fair lady! You who are delighted by bliss! He will (also) not see (anything). [...]”.

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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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