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Sorcery 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 TantraSorcery is denoted by the Sanskrit term Abhicāra, 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., sorcery (abhicāra)] [...], 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 (+149): Abhicara, Shambari, Jadu, Indrajala, Aindrajala, Karmana, Yatuvid, Bhutataki, Asurimaya, Jadutona, Asurividya, Karmanatva, Shakrajala, Yatu, Yogishvara, Shabara, Shambara, Ceta, Vyabhicar, Yatumant.
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Folklore of the Santal Parganas
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 9.290 < [Section XXXVIII - Treatment of Criminals and their Punishment]
Verse 11.63 < [Section VI - Offences: their Classification]
Verse 2.63 < [Section XIII - Initiation (upanayana)]
Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Part 5: Story of the expert magician < [Chapter VI - Emancipation of Ajita Svāmin and Sagara]
Part 1: Previous incarnations of Sanatkumāra as King Vikramayaśas and of Asitākṣa as Nāgadatta < [Chapter VII - Sanatkumāracakricaritra]
Part 3: Birth and childhood of Kanakavatī < [Chapter III - Vasudeva’s Marriage with Kanakavatī and her Former Incarnations]
Dramaturgy in the Venisamhara (by Debi Prasad Namasudra)
Description of Ḍima < [Chapter 2 - Nature and Classification of Sanskrit Drama]
Cosmetics, Costumes and Ornaments in Ancient India (by Remadevi. O.)
1.1. Materials (c): Iron and Lead < [Chapter 3 - Ornaments]
1.2. Materials (a): Vajra (Diamond) < [Chapter 3 - Ornaments]
1.2. Materials (b): Pearl < [Chapter 3 - Ornaments]
Stupas in Orissa (Study) (by Meenakshi Chauley)
Tantric Buddhism in Orissa (Introduction) < [Chapter 2]
Probable causes for the decline of Buddhism in Orissa < [Chapter 2]