Viragoshthibriya (वीरगोष्ठीप्रिया, IAST: vīragoṣṭhīpriyā) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “She who delights in the assembly of spiritual heroes”. From vīra (spiritual hero, adept), goṣṭhī (assembly, convocation), and priyā (beloved, one who delights in), this name celebrates Lalitā as the divine patron who rejoices in the gathering of courageous, devoted sādhakas.

Meaning, etymology & significance

Vīra in the tantric context refers to initiates of the vīra-bhāva, those who have advanced in sādhanā and possess spiritual courage to tread the subtler paths of knowledge. Goṣṭhī is a joyful assembly or satsaṅga, and priyā expresses both affection and delight. The name thus portrays the goddess as intimately loving and supportive of communities of earnest, brave seekers.

This epithet reflects the communal, sampradāya dimension of Lalitā's grace in the Lalitā Sahasranāma, honoring her role as the presiding deity of tantric assemblies. As a given name for a girl, Vīragoṣṭhīpriyā is quite long and is more suited to devotional use. Pronounced vī-ra-goṣ-ṭhī-pri-yā.

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Scriptural source

Viragoshthibriya appears in the Lalitha Sahasranama, among the sacred names of Lalitha.

Astrology — nakshatra, rashi & numerology

By the standard Vedic correspondence between a name’s first syllable and the lunar mansion, Viragoshthibriya aligns with the Rohini nakshatra, under the Vrishabha rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 9.