Yagashri, Yāgaśrī, Yaga-shri: 1 definition

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Yagashri 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 Yāgaśrī can be transliterated into English as Yagasri or Yagashri, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Yāgaśrī (यागश्री) refers to the “wealth of the sacrifice”, according to Abhinava’s Tantrāloka verse 15.107-109.—Accordingly, “The wealth of the sacrifice (yāgaśrī) is well established in that place (dhāman), whether internal or external, where the lotus of the heart blooms (vikāsa). Liberation is not (attained) in any other way except by severing the knot of ignorance and that, according to the venerable Vīrāvalītantra, is (brought about) by the expansion (vikāsa) of consciousness”.

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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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