Raktashi, Raktāśī, Rakta-ashi, Raktashin, Rakta-ashin, Raktāśīn: 1 definition
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Raktashi 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 terms Raktāśī and Raktāśīn can be transliterated into English as Raktasi or Raktashi or Raktasin or Raktashin, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramRaktāśī (रक्ताशी) refers to “one who drinks blood”, according to the Ṣaṭsāhasrasaṃhitā, an expansion of the Kubjikāmatatantra: the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—Accordingly, “(Even one) who drinks blood [i.e., raktāśī] is purified if he goes (on pilgrimage) to the sacred fields and seats”.
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: Ashin, Asi, Aci, Rakta.
Starts with: Raktashigru, Raktashirshaka.
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