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Kritatopa, ṛtṭo貹, Krita-atopa: 1 definition

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Kritatopa 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 ṛtṭo貹 can be transliterated into English as Krtatopa or Kritatopa, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Kritatopa in Shaktism glossary
: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

ṛtṭo貹 (कृताटो�) refers to the “being energized (by the five jewels)�, according to the Kularatnoddyota, one of the earliest Kubjikā Tantras.—Accordingly, “[...] Energized by the (mantras called the) Five Jewels (貹ñٲԲ-ṛtṭo), enveloped by the seven bodily constituents, her nature the wine (that inebriates her consort) and divine, she is coloured with the colour of the principles of existence. That goddess is (the god’s) own will, Bhairavī, (who is in the company) of the God of the gods. [...]�.

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Shakta (शाक्�, 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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