The Sanskrit term Maheśitṛ can be transliterated into English as Mahesitr or Maheshitri, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

Source: academia.edu: The Śāradātilakatantra on Yoga

Maheśitṛ (महेशितृ) refers to the androgynous form of Śiva as mentioned by Lakṣmaṇadeśika in his 11th-century Śaradātilaka verse 25.80-81.—“(80) I turn to the left, [female] half [of the body] of Maheśitṛ [i.e. of the androgynous Śiva], which displays soft tinkling anklets, which is the origin of the worlds, [and] which is also the origin of words. (81) We continuously turn to Maheśitṛ’s [female] half, which is as radiant as a big sapphire, is bent down under the burden of [her] breast; whose beauty is shared by multitudes of shiningly beautiful ornaments; which is the sole root of the universe; [and] which is constantly sought after in the Upaniṣads”.

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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.

Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)

Source: SOAS University of London: Protective Rites in the Netra Tantra

Maheśitṛ (महेशितृ) is another name for Śiva, according to the Netratantroddyota commentary on the Netratantra of Kṣemarāja: a Śaiva text from the 9th century in which Śiva (Bhairava) teaches Pārvatī topics such as metaphysics, cosmology, and soteriology.—Accordingly, [verse 4.10]—“[...] He teaches that after the [Mantrin has] first, correctly understood this expansive [rite] from the Svacchanda Tantra, [and other texts], he should put it into practice. The eye of Śiva (maheśitṛ—netraṃ maheśituḥ) is greater than all. It bestows on those rich in devotion, immersion in the highest abode, [and he] burns away of all the massive bonds”.

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Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Maheśitṛ (महेशितृ) refers to the “great lord” and is used to describe Śiva, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.5.11 (“The Gods’ prayer”).—Accordingly, as Sanatkumāra narrated to Vyāsa: “Listen O Vyāsa, son of Parāśara, and of great intellect, to the sin-destroying story of the great lord (maheśitṛ), who follows worldly conventions. When the three cities of Asuras were utterly burnt, the Gods became surprised. The gods including Indra, Viṣṇu and others became silent and bewildered on seeing the excessively brilliant Śiva. [...]”.

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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.

Languages of India and abroad

Sanskrit dictionary

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Maheśitṛ (महेशितृ):—[from mahā > mah] m. = maheśāna, [Catalogue(s)]

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Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.

See also (Relevant definitions)

Partial matches: Ishitri, Maha.

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