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In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Critique (directed against a particular doctrine) is denoted by the Sanskrit term Nirṇaya, according to the 17th century Kaulagajamardana (“crushing the Kaula elephant”) authored by Kāśīnātha or Kṛṣṇānandācala.—Accordingly, [as Īśvara said to Pārvatī]: “Listen, O Pārvatī, I shall give a critique (nirṇaya) of the Pāṣaṇḍas. Knowing this, a wise man is not defeated by them. Those devoted to fake observances; those who rebuke the religion of the Vedas; those who have fallen from caste and religious duties; those who have erred and think themselves learned, they are [all] called Pāṣaṇḍas [because] they act contrary to [true] religion. They fall into a terrifying hell until the end of the world. [...]”
Shakta (शाक्त, śākta) or Shaktism (śāktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. Shakta literature includes a range of scriptures, including various Agamas and Tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.
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Full-text (+245): Cittanupassana, Asekkhabhagiya, Vibhatti, Kilesamisa, Ghanavinibbhoganana, Madhyasthavritti, Mahasalayatanavibhangasutta, Vibhattiharavibhanga, Vibhattavipassanabhaga, Tabbibhaga, Dhammasamvibhagasahaya, Vannapadasambandhapadatthavibhaga, Bhajaniya, Bhajaniyatthana, Bhajitatthana, Bhajiyatthana, Bhajetva, Avayavavinibbhoga, Pativibhajana, Thanavibhaga.
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