Tripureshi, Tripura-ishi, Tripureśī: 2 definitions
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Tripureshi 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 Tripureśī can be transliterated into English as Tripuresi or Tripureshi, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Tripureśī (त्रिपुरेशी).—A Guptayogini.*
- * Brahmāṇḍa-purāṇa IV. 36. 72.
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.
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Tripureśī (त्रिपुरेशी) is the presiding deity of the Sarvāśāparipūrakacakra which represents one of the nine Āvaraṇa-Cakras of Śrīcakra (the nucleus of Tantric philosophy) which are related to the fifteen-lettered chant called Śrīvidyā, according to Śaṅkarācārya’s Saudaryalaharī.—By the worship on Śrīcakra, the Goddess (whose presence is represented is Śrīcakra) will get awakened. This is the beginning of the spiritual consciousness in man. The nine Cakras in the Śrīcakra are called āvaraṇacakras.—Ṣoḍaśāra is called Sarvāśāparipūrakacakra and is white in colour. There sixteen Guptayoginīs who bless this zone. [...] Tripureśī is the presiding deity here.
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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Partial matches: Isi, Tripura.
Full-text: Urdhvamnaya, Shodashara, Sarvashaparipuraka, Kamakarshini, Shabdakarshini, Sparshakarshini, Rupakarshini, Rasakarshini, Gandhakarshini, Cittakarshini, Dhairyakarshini, Smrityakarshini, Namakarshini, Bijakarshini, Atmakarshini, Amritakarshini, Sharirakarshini, Buddhyakarshini, Sarvashaparipurakacakra.
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