Vaktravritta, Vaktravṛtta, Vaktra-vritta: 1 definition
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Vaktravritta 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 Vaktravṛtta can be transliterated into English as Vaktravrtta or Vaktravritta, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric Traditions (shaktism)Vaktravṛtta (वक्त्रवृत्त) is the name of a Syllable (bīja) [?], according to Sāhib Kaul’s Śārikāstrotra.—Accordingly, “[...] He who recites your next syllable, which is īśa with abja and the one above the left ear, his enemy, although invincible even for all the gods, will instantly, in the wink of an eye, become a guest in the house of Death. He who remembers your next syllable, which is īśa together with vaktravṛtta and vahni, will have at his disposal ‘enjoyment’ (bhukti), liberation, the method of real vicāra, and devotion. [...]”.
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: Vritta, Vaktra.
Full-text (+3): Jivanmukta, Vaktra, Shadrasa, Shuddhahrid, Atibhoga, Hrid, Pashca, Jrimbhita, Asthyatma, Lina, Sadvicara, Mukti, Yamageha, Bhakti, Bhukti, Ajaya, Atithi, Sarvadeva, Kshana, Shatru.
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