Critique: 1 definition
Introduction:
Critique 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
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): (shaktism)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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text (+53): Cittanupassana, Madhyasthavritti, Pramanamimamsa, Kalavimarshaka, Samalocana, Kalavimarshaki, Smalochna, Nirnaya, Shivadrishti, Shlokavarttika, Bellankonda Ramarayakavi, Devotion, Abhinindaka, Flesh, Dvesha, Shmashana, Caste, True religion, Fake observance, Worldly reward.
Relevant text
Search found 42 books and stories containing Critique; (plurals include: Critiques). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Hindu Pluralism (by Elaine M. Fisher)
Religion in Early Modern South India < [Introduction]
Theology beyond the Text < [Chapter 3 - Constructing Sectarian Identities in Early Modern South India]
The Construction of India’s Sectarian Publics < [Introduction]
Jivanandana of Anandaraya Makhin (Study) (by G. D. Jayalakshmi)
Introduction (Novelty of the Jīvānandana) < [Chapter 1 - Allegorical Plays in Sanskrit Literature]
Buddha-nature (as Depicted in the Lankavatara-sutra) (by Nguyen Dac Sy)
1. Summation < [Conclusion]
2. The Buddha-nature: Solution to Individual and Social Problems < [Conclusion]
1.2. Āryadeva and the Laṅkāvatārasūtra < [Chapter 3 - The Laṅkāvatārasūtra and Hindu Philosophy]
Reverberations of Dharmakirti’s Philosophy (by Birgit Kellner)
Opening Speech by Shōryū Katsura
Dharmakīrti on the Role of Salvific Initiation
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
Appendix 4 - Notes on the Mahāśūnyatā-sūtra < [Chapter XXX - The Characteristics of Prajñā]
V. Meritorious actions consisting of material gifts and of teaching < [Part 5 - Establishing beings in the puṇyakriyāvastus]
II. The pratisaṃvids according to the Mahāyāna < [Part 3 - The four unhindered knowledges]
Free-Verse Front in Modern Poetry < [October – December, 2005]
Manjula Padmanabhan’s Lights Out: A Critique < [October – December, 2007]
Reviews < [April-June 1942]
Related products