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Shraddha

श्रद्धा
Also known as: Śraddhā, Faith, Devotion, Belief

About

The personification of faith, devotion, and trust. Essential for spiritual progress. Represents the attitude of trust in the scriptures, the guru, and the divine. Considered a goddess in some traditions.

Attributes

FaithDevotionTrustSpiritual progress

Symbols

LampLotusOffering

Associated Mantras

Om Śraddhāyai Namaḥ

Scriptures

UpanishadsBhagavad Gita

Regions Worshipped

Pan-India (philosophical concept)

Iconography

Depicted as a serene woman, often holding a lamp or lotus. Represents the power of faith.