Shriya, Ś, Śⲹ: 9 definitions
Introduction:
Shriya means something in Buddhism, Pali, 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 terms Ś and Śⲹ can be transliterated into English as Sriya or Shriya, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
: Shodhganga: Temple management in the ĀgamasŚⲹ (श्रि�) refers to a classification of ū (ritualistic worship) according to the Kāraṇāgama.—The Āgamas have several different classifications of nityaū (daily worship), based on the number of offerings, frequency, time duration and so on. The nomenclature also varies between Āgamas. The essence however is similar. Śⲹ is mentioned in the Kāraṇāgama (30.405) as “the ū that ends with culukodaka�.

Shaiva (शै�, 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.
Jyotisha (astronomy and astrology)
Source: Wisdom Library: Brihat Samhita by VarahamihiraŚⲹ (श्रि�) refers to “wealth�, according to the Bṛhatsaṃhitā (chapter 2), an encyclopedic Sanskrit work written by Varāhamihira mainly focusing on the science of ancient Indian astronomy astronomy (Jyotiṣa).—Accordingly, “[...] If there were no Jyotiṣakas, the ܳūٲ, the tithis, the Բṣaٰ, the ṛtܲ and the ⲹԲ would go wrong. It therefore behoves a prince who loves success, fame, wealth [i.e., śⲹ], happiness and renown, to secure the services of a learned Jyotiṣaka�.

Jyotisha (ज्योति�, dzپṣa or jyotish) refers to ‘astronomy� or “Vedic astrology� and represents the fifth of the six Vedangas (additional sciences to be studied along with the Vedas). Jyotisha concerns itself with the study and prediction of the movements of celestial bodies, in order to calculate the auspicious time for rituals and ceremonies.
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramŚ (श्रिया) refers to the “sovereign glory�, according to Tantric texts such as the Kubjikāmata-tantra, the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—ŚRĪ� is the seed of the goddess Īśā who is also called Maṅgalā and is identified with the energy of Rudra (ܻśپ) to whom this seed-syllable corresponds. It is said to be brilliant like a million moons. According to the Śrīmatottara this is the seed-syllable of sovereign glory (ś-īᲹ). It gives royal power (śī), satisfaction (ṣṭ), beauty, good fortune (ܲ岵ⲹ) and pleases kings. It gives all people pleasure (岹) and bestows every accomplishment. Without it, one cannot acquire wealth (dhanasiddhi).
: Shodhganga: Saudarya Lahari of Sri Sankara A StudyŚ (श्रिया) refers to one of the 52 rays of the Svadhiṣṭhāna-Cakra which (together with the 56 rays of the Mūlādhāra) are associated with the fiery plane called Rudragranthi, according to Śaṅkarācārya’s Saudaryalaharī.—Accordingly, the Goddess is visualised (by Sādhaka) as dwelling above the six Ādhāracakras ruling over the 360 rays which emanate in them [e.g., Ś]. These 360 rays represent 360 syllables (i.e., a consummation of the ś岹貹ñ or 50 alphabets) as well as the principles of nature. For the 360 syllables, together with � and �, Nyāsa should be performed for Śrīcakraū.

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.
In Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)
Source: Wisdom Library: Tibetan Buddhism1) Ś (श्रिया) is the name of Vidyārājñī (i.e., “wisdom queen�) mentioned as attending the teachings in the 6th century Mañjuśīmūlakalpa: one of the largest Kriyā Tantras devoted to Mañjuśī (the Bodhisattva of wisdom) representing an encyclopedia of knowledge primarily concerned with ritualistic elements in Buddhism. The teachings in this text originate from Mañjuśī and were taught to and by Buddha Śākyamuni in the presence of a large audience (including Ś).
2) Ś (श्रिया) also refers to one of the female Śrāvakas mentioned as attending the teachings in the 6th century Mañjuśīmūlakalpa.

Tibetan Buddhism includes schools such as Nyingma, Kadampa, Kagyu and Gelug. Their primary canon of literature is divided in two broad categories: The Kangyur, which consists of Buddha’s words, and the Tengyur, which includes commentaries from various sources. Esotericism and tantra techniques (Բ) are collected indepently.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Edgerton Buddhist Hybrid Sanskrit DictionaryŚ (श्रिया).�= śī; may be Sanskritization of MIndic siriyā (AMg., at least as n. pr. (proper name)), which may actually represent *śīkā; compare striyā = strī, and § 10.6: mahatīye śriyāye, with great magnificence, Ѳ屹ٳ iii.36.14; tejasā śriyāye jvala- māna� iii.379.9 (both prose; no v.l.); tejena lakṣmyā (most mss. °mī, may be kept) śⲹyā (most mss., Nobel śriyā, unmetrical(ly)) jvalantam ܱṇadzٳٲūٰ 149.2 (verse); (yā śī Vaiśra- vaṇe�) yā cāsurendra-śriyā (n. sg.)…yā ca graheṣu (so most mss.; Lefm. kṛṣṇe ca yā ca) śriyā Lalitavistara 130.19, 20. Cf. stem Mañjuśⲹ, § 10.4.
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryŚ (श्रिया).—[feminine] welfare, bliss.
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Ś (श्रिया):—[from śī] f. (collateral form of 3. śī) prosperity, happiness (personified as the wife of Śrī-dhara id est. Viṣṇu), [Kāvya literature; Bhāgavata-purāṇa]
2) Śīⲹ (श्री�):—[from śī] mfn. = śⲹi hita�, [Patañjali]
[Sanskrit to German]
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम� (ṃsṛt), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
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Sahitya-kaumudi by Baladeva Vidyabhushana (by Gaurapada Dāsa)
Text 4.45 < [Chapter 4 - First-rate Poetry]
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Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
A Descriptive Catalogue of the Sanskrit Manuscripts, Madras (by M. Seshagiri Sastri)
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
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Garga Samhita (English) (by Danavir Goswami)
Verse 5.6.9 < [Chapter 6 - Seeing Śrī Mathurā]
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