Trishrotra, Triśrotrā, Tri-shrotra: 1 definition
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Trishrotra 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 Triśrotrā can be transliterated into English as Trisrotra or Trishrotra, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: The Kubjikāmatatantra: Kulālikāmnāya VersionTriśrotrā (त्रिश्रोत्रा) is the name of a river and the deity of the Mātaṅga-pīṭha, according to the Kubjikāmata-tantra.—[...] During her stay in the fourth Mahāpīṭha (i.e., Kāmarūpa) Devī explains the fifth which is called Mātaṅga. In contradistinction to the other Pīṭhas it has no fixed location on earth, but seems to be located above Kāmarūpa. As such it is the place of origin of the entire world. Also here, sons and daughters are born to Devī, and servants appear. It seems that in the Mātaṅga-pīṭha the deity is a river called Triśrotrā. After her visit to the fourth Mahāpīṭha, the goddess proceeds to various other places; [...]
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: Shrotra, Tri.
Full-text: Matanga.
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