Shrim, Śrīṃ: 3 definitions
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Shrim 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.
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Śrīṃ, the Bija or Seed-mantra of the Goddess Lakshmi, goddess of grace and fortune relates to the Moon and Kapha quite strongly. It hence as feminine and lunar energy and is cooling and the sound “sha” itself resembles the sound of a stream.
It has sweet in taste mainly and increases Kapha. It decreases Pitta and Vata, and helps cool Pitta’s fiery energies, whilst giving stability and grounding to Vata. It is much like milk in nature, and in qualities and very sedating and sleep-promoting. It is nurturing and is also the mantra of the Cosmic Cow in Hinduism as Go-Mata, the Mother-Cow, of which the earth itself as seen as an energy.
The mantra “Śrīṃ” is said to have a feminine and cooling energy that helps calm and cool the mind and is good for anger and rage and other fiery emotions. It relates to shriya (prosperity). It relates to the Hindu Goddess Lakshmi, goddess of wealth and prosperity and also aggravates the Ayurvedic dosha or biological humor of Kapha (phlegm).
Śrīṃ as the sound “Sha” relates to the Soma-shakti and Apas or Waters, making the sound of a stream (sha).
Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
Kavya (poetry)
The bijākṣara (seed syllable) ‘śrīṃ’ is mediated upon in the sahasrāra cakra (the seventh subtle energy-wheel at the crown of the head).
Kavya (काव्य, kavya) refers to Sanskrit poetry, a popular ancient Indian tradition of literature. There have been many Sanskrit poets over the ages, hailing from ancient India and beyond. This topic includes mahakavya, or ‘epic poetry’ and natya, or ‘dramatic poetry’.
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Śrīṃ (श्रीं) refers to a seed-syllable (bīja) associated with Īśā (Maṅgalā), according to Tantric texts such as the Kubjikāmata-tantra, the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—ŚRĪṂ is the seed of the goddess Īśā who is also called Maṅgalā and is identified with the energy of Rudra (rudraśakti) to whom this seed-syllable corresponds. It is said to be brilliant like a million moons. According to the Śrīmatottara this is the seed-syllable of sovereign glory (śriyābīja). It gives royal power (śrī), satisfaction (puṣṭi), beauty, good fortune (saubhāgya) and pleases kings. It gives all people pleasure (āhlāda) and bestows every accomplishment. Without it, one cannot acquire wealth (dhanasiddhi).
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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Tirumantiram by Tirumular (English translation)
Verse 1329: Chant Hrim Commencing and Srim Ending < [Tantra Four (nankam tantiram) (verses 884-1418)]
Verse 1379: Effect of One Year Meditation on Srim in the Chakra < [Tantra Four (nankam tantiram) (verses 884-1418)]
Verse 1378: Srim Sakti is Surrounded by Sixty Saktis < [Tantra Four (nankam tantiram) (verses 884-1418)]
Garuda Purana (by Manmatha Nath Dutt)
Chapter XXV - Sandal-worship (Paduka puja) described < [Agastya Samhita]
Chapter XXVI - The mode of performing the rites of Karanyasa < [Agastya Samhita]
Chapter XXIX - Mantras to be used in connection with the worship of Shridhara manifestation of Vishnu < [Agastya Samhita]
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Devi Tantra, Mantra, Yantra (study) (by Srider Basudevan Iyer)
The concept of Mantra (instrument of thought) < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
Initiation or Diksa of Mantra < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
Snake Goddesses (2) Manasa < [Chapter 3 - Minor Goddesses]
Bhajana-Rahasya (by Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura Mahasaya)
A Descriptive Catalogue of the Sanskrit Manuscripts, Madras (by M. Seshagiri Sastri)