Destroyer: 2 definitions
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In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
The Destroyer is denoted by the Sanskrit term Hartṛ, according to the 17th century Kaulagajamardana (“crushing the Kaula elephant”) authored by Kāśīnātha or Kṛṣṇānandācala.—Accordingly, [as Īśvara said to Pārvatī]: “[...] O great Goddess, hear about the Jain. He always carries a pitcher. He is simply a soul and never an enjoyer, doer and destroyer (hartṛ). He is called a Jain, and Buddhists and [the like] are considered [to be similar]. [...] These are the different varieties in brief; they are [all] called Pāṣaṇḍas [because] they have been excluded from the vedic path. [...]”
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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Partial matches: The, The, Destroyer, Te.
Full-text (+1075): Hartri, Vinasaka, Samhartri, Kalki, Mara, Samhari, Kalantaka, Trimurti, Ucchettri, Nisudana, Purandara, Sudana, Vilopaka, Bhindu, Khagantaka, Dviradantaka, Aparadhabhanjana, Mathaka, Karimacala, Nihantri.
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Atharvaveda and Charaka Samhita (by Laxmi Maji)
Treatment of Epilepsy (Mṛgī) < [Chapter 3 - Diseases and Remedial measures (described in Atharvaveda)]
2a. Tuberculosis (Yakṣmā or Rājayakṣmā) in the Atharvaveda < [Chapter 5 - Diseases and Remedies in Atharvaveda and Caraka-Saṃhitā]
1a. Study of Fever (Takman) in the Atharvaveda < [Chapter 5 - Diseases and Remedies in Atharvaveda and Caraka-Saṃhitā]
Shiva Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 2 - The greatness of Śivaliṅgas < [Section 4 - Koṭirudra-Saṃhitā]
Chapter 4 - The advent of Vāyu < [Section 7.1 - Vāyavīya-saṃhitā (1)]
Chapter 49 - The acquisition of the position of a Gaṇa by Andhaka < [Section 2.5 - Rudra-saṃhitā (5): Yuddha-khaṇḍa]
Ramayana of Valmiki (Shastri) (by Hari Prasad Shastri)
Chapter 86 - Indrajita breaks off his Sacrifice to fight with Lakshmana < [Book 6 - Yuddha-kanda]
Chapter 72 - Ravana, overcome by anxiety, makes further Plans < [Book 6 - Yuddha-kanda]
Chapter 3 - Hanuman’s Meeting with Rama < [Book 4 - Kishkindha-kanda]
Bhagavata Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 11 - Svāyambhuva Manu Dissuades Dhruva from Fighting < [Book 4 - Fourth Skandha]
Chapter 4 - Satī’s Self-immolation by Yoga < [Book 4 - Fourth Skandha]
Chapter 22 - A Dialogue between Bali and Vāmana < [Book 8 - Eighth Skandha]
Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 1 - Agastyeśvara (agastya-īśvara-iṅga) < [Section 2 - Caturaśīti-liṅga-māhātmya]
Chapter 57 - Manifestation of Dhuṇḍhi Vināyaka and Fifty-six Vināyakas < [Section 2 - Uttarārdha]
Chapter 31 - The Greatness of Śivaliṅga < [Section 1 - Kedāra-khaṇḍa]
Brahma Purana (by G. P. Bhatt)