Tripuradevi, Tripuradevī, Tripurādevī, Tripura-devi: 1 definition

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Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

[«previous next»] — Tripuradevi in Shaktism glossary
Source: Shodhganga: Saudarya Lahari of Sri Sankara A Study

Tripurādevī (त्रिपुरादेवी) refers to the presiding deity of the Trailokyamohanacakra 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.—Bhūpuratraya having four openings is called Trailokyamohanacakra with white (outermost), light red (middle) the and yellow (innermost) colours. Tripurādevī controls the twenty-eight goddesses who exist here. [...] The innermost Bhūpura is the seat of ten Mudrādevīs. [...]

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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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