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Royal chaplain 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.
In Hinduism
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Google books: Genesis and Development of TantraThe Royal Chaplain is denoted by the Sanskrit term Purodhā, 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 Kāmyeṣṭis.—to the analysis of W. Caland, the objectives expected of the kāmyeṣṭis are: [e.g., royal chaplain (purodhā)] [...], 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: Purohita, Purodha, Rashtra, Salila, Nipata, Senapati, Divasakara, Tamra, Narendraputra, Taskaranipata, Kamyeshti, Putra, Shastranipata, Sayha Jataka, Uddalaka, Vasishtha, Citra, Shveta, Apacara, Kalingabodhi Jataka.
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