Shrikuleshvara, Śrīkuleśvara, Shrikula-ishvara: 1 definition

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Shrikuleshvara 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 Śrīkuleśvara can be transliterated into English as Srikulesvara or Shrikuleshvara, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

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

Śrīkuleśvara (श्रीकुलेश्वर) refers to the “Lord of the Śrīkula”, according to the Kularatnoddyota verse 2.12-20.—Accordingly, “[...] (He worshipped thus) with (offerings) of the most excellent and divine Great Incense and many kinds of ornaments, established in supreme non-duality with (substances) born from (his) great bodily essence. Endowed with supreme bliss and holding the great argha vessel , the Lord of the gods, worshipped, O dear one, the great and excellent Wheel and he, the emperor and Lord of the Śrīkula (śrīkuleśvara), deftly put all the Śrīkramas, including the sequence of the Child and the rest, in place in accord with the sequence”.

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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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