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Shri is a polite form of address equivalent to the English "Mr." or "Ms.". Shri is also frequently used as an epithet of some Hindu gods, in which case it is often translated into English as Holy. Also, in language and general usage, Shri, if used by itself and not followed by any name, refers to the supreme consciousness, i.e. god. [citation ...
Shrivatsa as a triangular mark on right side of Vishnu's chest. The Shrivatsa ( Sanskrit: श्रीवत्स; IAST: Śrīvatsa, lit. 'Beloved of Śrī') [1] is an ancient symbol, considered auspicious in Hinduism and other Indian religious traditions. It is said that the Shrivatsa symbol appears on the chest of an avatar of Vishnu when he ...
The Sri Yantra, Shri Yantra, or Shri Chakra ( Sanskrit: श्री यन्त्र, IAST: śrī yantra) is a form of mystical diagram ( yantra) used in the Shri Vidya school of Hinduism. Comprising nine interlocking triangles, it embodies complex symbolism. Four upward triangles signify Shiva, while five downward triangles represent Shakti ...
Written as Sri or Shree or Sree or Shri, it stands for abundance, auspiciousness, affluence, grace, wealth, light, luster, splendor, beauty, loveliness and authority. The symbol has been used since Vedic times. Holiness is attached to the word when written or spoken. It is also added before a name to show respect.
In Chinese Buddhism, Lakshmi is referred to as either Gōngdétiān (功德天, lit "Meritorious god" ) or Jíxiáng Tiānnǚ (吉祥天女, lit "Auspicious goddess") and is the goddess of fortune and prosperity. She is regarded as the sister of Píshāméntiān (毗沙門天), or Vaiśravaṇa, one of the Four Heavenly Kings.
Jai Shri Krishna ( Sanskrit: जय श्री कृष्ण, romanized : Jaya Śrī Kṛṣṇa ), also rendered Jaya Sri Krishna, [1] is a Sanskrit expression, translating to "Victory to Krishna ", [2] a major deity in Hinduism. The salutation is believed to have hailed from the Vaishnavas. [3] [4] The expression is said to greet another ...
Namah Shivaya means "O salutations to the auspicious one!", or "adoration to Lord Shiva". It is called Siva Panchakshara, or Shiva Panchakshara or simply Panchakshara meaning the "five-syllable" mantra (viz., excluding the Om) and is dedicated to Shiva. This Mantra appears as 'Na' 'Ma' 'Śi' 'Vā' and 'Ya' in the Shri Rudram Chamakam which is a ...
Jai Shri Ram. A statue of Rama in Ayodhya. Jai Shri Ram [a] ( IAST: Jaya Śrī Rāma) is an expression in Indic languages, translating as "Glory to Lord Rama " or "Victory to Lord Rama". [6] The proclamation has been used by Hindus as a symbol of adhering to Hindu faith, [7] or for projection of varied faith-centered emotions.