Samvritya, Saṃvṛtya: 1 definition
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Samvritya 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 Saṃvṛtya can be transliterated into English as Samvrtya or Samvritya, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramSaṃvṛtya (संवृत्य) means “having enveloped” or “covered over”, according to Tantric texts such as the Kubjikāmata-tantra, the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—Accordingly, “After (the goddess) had wandered throughout the whole of that (Island), her mind filled with wonder, she saw that (Stone) and, having done so, ascended it, enveloping (and so concealing) (saṃvṛtya) everything that very moment. The Great Goddess abided there, full of the bliss of the Command, for more than a thousand divine years and became very powerful . [...]”.
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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