Kapalisharman, Kāpāliśarman, Kapali-sharman: 1 definition
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The Sanskrit term Kāpāliśarman can be transliterated into English as Kapalisarman or Kapalisharman, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric TraditionsKāpāliśarman (कापालिशर्मन्) is the name of a Kāpālika mentioned in a 6th-century inscription, according to the Lorenzen 1989, 235 citing K.V. Ramesh (Cf. Inscriptions of the Western Gangas 70–74, no. 19, inscription from Bangalore district, 6th century [?]).—This Kāpāliśarman is said to have performed Vedic Soma sacrifices. Lorenzen therefore suggests that Kāpālikas were perhaps dedicated Vedic Soma sacrificers.
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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