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In Hinduism
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: SOAS University of London: Protective Rites in the Netra TantraFicus indica (in Sanskrit: Nyagrodha) represents one of the four types of Kṣīravṛkṣa (“milk-tree”), according to the Netratantra of Kṣemarāja: a Śaiva text from the 9th century in which Śiva (Bhairava) teaches Pārvatī topics such as metaphysics, cosmology, and soteriology.—[Cf. verse 6.9-15ab]—The mṛtyuvañcana rite begins with a preparatory fire oblation. It consists of standard ritual offerings such as honey, milk, and ghee. The fire is fueled by the wood of milk trees (kṣīravṛkṣa). Milk trees come in four types [e.g., Nyagrodha (Ficus indica), ...]. All have white sap. They are used in rites of pacification and prosperity.
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 (+100): Nyagrodha, Yamapriya, Yajnavriksha, Yakshavasa, Nyagrodhamula, Vata, Yakshataru, Naiyagrodha, Vatamula, Shungin, Shungakarman, Doringblad, Boereturksvy, Seurti, Makonde, Wyfieturksvybobbejaansturksvy, Mannetjiesturksvy, Turksvy, Barshoom, Pupa.
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The Markandeya Purana (Study) (by Chandamita Bhattacharya)
Edible Juices < [Chapter 2]
Brihat Samhita (by N. Chidambaram Iyer)
The Markandeya Purana (by Frederick Eden Pargiter)
Satapatha-brahmana (by Julius Eggeling)
Kāṇḍa XIII, adhyāya 2, brāhmaṇa 7 < [Thirteenth Kāṇḍa]
Kāṇḍa V, adhyāya 3, brāhmaṇa 5 < [Fifth Kāṇḍa]
Kāṇḍa XII, adhyāya 7, brāhmaṇa 1 < [Twelfth Kāṇḍa]
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
Part 10 - Tittiriyaṃ brahmacariyaṃ (the religious life of the pheasant) < [Chapter XX - The Virtue of Generosity and Generosity of the Dharma]
Act 4: The Buddha stretches out his tongue and smiles a third time < [Chapter XIV - Emission of rays]
The Agni Purana (by N. Gangadharan)