Shivapathika, Śivapathikā: 1 definition
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Shivapathika 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.
The Sanskrit term Śivapathikā can be transliterated into English as Sivapathika or Shivapathika, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
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Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Edgerton Buddhist Hybrid Sanskrit DictionaryŚivapathikā (शिवपथिका).—(see also next; a popular [etymology] based on Pali sīvathikā, same meaning), a place where dead bodies are thrown out: yadā paśyati mṛtaśarīrāṇi °kāyām… Śikṣāsamuccaya 211.9; similarly in the sequel repeatedly; yadā śmaśānagataḥ paśyati nānārūpāṇi °kāyām apaviddhāni… (dead bodies) Śatasāhasrikā-prajñāpāramitā 1431.17.
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