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Chennai means something in the history of ancient India. 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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Source: Shodhganga: Siddha Cult in TamilnaduChennai refers to one of the various famous Siddha Centre distributed throughout South India and Tamil Nadu. The Siddha cult represents a Tantric philosophy that emerged from the combination of several elements found in traditions such as Shaivism (viz., Pashupata), Shaktism, Jainism, Tantric Buddhism (Vajrayana), etc. Both the Siddha and the Navanath cult (i.e., Nava-natha, ‘nine saints’) are popular in South India [viz., Chennai] and Tamilnadu. A Siddha was an inspired seer belonging to the marginalized sections of society who dissolved their past karma and crushed the roots of future karma.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
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Starts with: Mount Road, Chennai.
Ends with: Mount Road, Chennai.
Full-text (+3): Madarasu, Madampakkam, Mount Road, Chennai, Dramila, Cinkavelkunram, Madhura, Allikkeni, Vatamaturai, Sholingar, Katikai, Thomas, Hara, Thyagaraja, Stanabandha, Muktahara, Kucabandha, Chingleput, Nirmalai, Ratnahara, Dravida.
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Search found 13 books and stories containing Chennai; (plurals include: Chennais). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Who is Who Among Our Contributors < [January – March, 2002]
Who’s Who Among Our Contributors < [October – December, 1999]
Who’s who < [April – June, 2003]
Siddhanta Sangraha of Sri Sailacharya (by E. Sowmya Narayanan)
Yoga-sutras (Ancient and Modern Interpretations) (by Makarand Gopal Newalkar)
Sūtra 1.3 < [Book I - Samādhi-pāda]
Part 7 - Ancient Scriptural evidences of Siddhis attained by Yogīs < [Relevant research]
Part 3c - Āstika Darśana (3): Sāṅkhya Darśana < [Introduction]
Shiva Gita (study and summary) (by K. V. Anantharaman)
Mahayana Buddhism and Early Advaita Vedanta (Study) (by Asokan N.)
Visuddhimagga (the pah of purification) (by Ñāṇamoli Bhikkhu)
The Paramatthamañjusā < [Introduction]
Background and Main Facts < [Introduction]
The Visuddhimagga and its Author < [Introduction]