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Longevity means something in 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.
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Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Google books: Genesis and Development of TantraLongevity refers to one of the various objectives expected of the Vedic rituals (following the basic pattern of the new and full-moon sacrifice) known as the Kāmyeṣṭis.—to the analysis of W. Caland, the objectives expected of the kāmyeṣṭis are: [e.g., longevity] [...], etc. (Cf. Caland 1908: VI–VII). 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 (शैव, 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.
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Full-text (+284): Ayushya, Ayus, Ayushkara, Jaradashti, Ayurvriddhi, Shrayurbala, Jivaniya, Ayushkama, Ayurhoma, Ayutkarana, Dirghayu, Ayushtoma, Ayurveda, Ayuhpati, Ayurdavan, Ayurda, Ayurdad, Ayurvardhaka, Cirapakata, Phaladirghatva.
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Search found 126 books and stories containing Longevity; (plurals include: Longevities). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Devi Bhagavata Purana (by Swami Vijñanananda)
Chapter 31 - On the death of Śumbha < [Book 5]
Chapter 8 - On the King Revata and the Solar Dynasty < [Book 7]
Chapter 24 - On Sadācāra < [Book 11]
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 2.52 < [Section XIII - Initiation (upanayana)]
Verse 2.121 < [Section XXIII - Rules regarding Salutation]
Verse 4.134 < [Section XIV - Other Duties]
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 4: Iatrochemistry (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 15 - Actions prohibited just at sunrise and sunset < [Chapter I - General health prescriptions]
Part 38 - Treatment for chronic diarrhea (10): Markandeya rasa < [Chapter III - Jvaratisara fever with diarrhoea]
Part 8 - Restrictions regarding exposure to wind < [Chapter I - General health prescriptions]
Charaka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita (by Nayana Sharma)
Hygiene of the body and personal grooming < [Chapter 6]
The Social Orientation of the medical compendia < [Chapter 1]
Class and Gender (Introduction) < [Chapter 5]
The Tattvasangraha [with commentary] (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 35 < [Chapter 1 - Examination of the Doctrine of Primordial Matter (prakṛti)]
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
6. Prāntakoṭika dhyāna < [Part 4 - Questions relating to the dhyānas]
Part 16 - Obtaining the immense longevity and immense radiance of the Buddhas < [Chapter LI - Seeing all the Buddha Fields]
III. Definition of the ten powers (bala) according to the Daśabalasūtra < [Part 1 - General questions]
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