Sorcery: 2 definitions
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Sorcery means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Christianity. 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.
In Hinduism
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
: Google books: Genesis and Development of TantraSorcery is denoted by the Sanskrit term Abhic膩ra, and represents one of the various objectives expected of the Vedic rituals (following the basic pattern of the new and full-moon sacrifice) known as the 碍腻尘测别峁ａ弓颈蝉.鈥攖o the analysis of W. Caland, the objectives expected of the 办腻尘测别峁ａ弓颈蝉 are: [e.g., sorcery (补产丑颈肠腻谤补)] [...], etc. (Cf. Caland 1908: VI鈥揤II). Although Vedic rituals were a reliable way for the people of ancient India to fulfill their objectives, Tantric rites too claim to bring about the attainment of wishes.
Shaiva (啶多啶�, 艣aiva) or Shaivism (艣aivism) 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.
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Full-text (+177): Abhicara, Shambari, Jantu, Indrajala, Karmana, Vyabhicar, Yadu, Bhutataki, Asurimaya, Abhichar, Yatuvid, Aindrajala, Jadutona, Shabara, Asurividya, Bhautikavidya, Karmanatva, Shakrajala, Shambara, Yogishvara.
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