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Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)

Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric Traditions

Lokamārga (लोकमार्ग) refers to the “mundane path”, according to the Svacchandatantra verse 4.79b-81b.—Accordingly, “The Sādhaka is of two kinds. On the one hand, there is the śivadharmī, for whom the cosmic path is purified by Śaiva mantras and who is yoked to [particular] mantras that are to be mastered; he is knowledgeable, consecrated [to office], and devoted to the propitiation of mantras. This Śaiva Sādhaka is capable [of mastering] the threefold supernatural powers. The second [kind of Sādhaka] adheres to the mundane path (lokamārga-stha) and is devoted to the performance of good and meritorious works; desiring the fruits produced by [his] karma, he abides solely [devoted to] meritorious [karma], free of the unmeritorious. [The Guru] should always perform the destruction of the unmeritorious portion [of the candidate’s karma] with mantras”.

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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.

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Lokamārga (लोकमार्ग) refers to the “ways of the world”, according to the Kubjikāmata-tantra, the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—Accordingly, “One should make an effort to seek a teacher who brings about eternal bliss and awakens (his disciples) to what is beneficial. (The true teacher is) is fortunate and pleasing to see. [...] He is well versed in the ways of the world (lokamārga-viśārada). He is intent of ritual, peaceful, a good devotee and beloved by (his) teacher. He is well content, free of greed and is the beloved of ascetics. [...]”.

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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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Sanskrit dictionary

Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionary

Lokamārga (लोकमार्ग).—an established custom.

Derivable forms: lokamārgaḥ (लोकमार्गः).

Lokamārga is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms loka and mārga (मार्ग).

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Lokamārga (लोकमार्ग).—[masculine] the way or custom of the world.

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Lokamārga (लोकमार्ग):—[=loka-mārga] [from loka > lok] m. general or universal way, prevalent custom, [Pañcatantra]

[Sanskrit to German]

Lokamarga in German

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Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.

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Partial matches: Marga, Loka.

Ends with: Alokamarga.

Full-text: Alokamarga, Lakshyavithi, Rinamocana, Loka, Manusha, Sharva, Bhramat, Devasura, Prabhu, Atmajnana, Darshayat, Ceshta, Nishcaya, Mahadeva, Stha, Vratamarga, Pashu, Margastha.

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