Rasaghrishta, Rasaghṛṣṭa, Rasa-ghrishta: 1 definition
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Rasaghrishta 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 Rasaghṛṣṭa can be transliterated into English as Rasaghrsta or Rasaghrishta, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric TraditionsRasaghṛṣṭa (रसघृष्ट) refers to “(being) rubbed with mercury”, as cited by Alaka in his commentary on the Haravijaya 6.137.—Accordingly, “Just as copper rubbed with mercury (rasaghṛṣṭa) [becomes gold and] does not again become copper, in the same way one united with Divinity does not again become a bound soul”.
Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.
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Partial matches: Ghrishta, Rasa, Raca.
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