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Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)

Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric Traditions

Mahāviṭapa (महाविटप) refers to the “great tree (of transmigration)”, according to the Vārāṇasīmāhātmya verse 1.114.—Accordingly, “The great tree of transmigration (mahāviṭapa—saṃsāraviṭapo mahān) has arisen from the seed of desire. After cutting the tree with the axe of indifference, whose sharp blade is disattachment, they proceed on the Atimārga”.

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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.

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

Source: valmikiramayan.net: Srimad Valmiki Ramayana

Mahāviṭapa (महाविटप) refers to “trees bearing enormous branches”, as mentioned in the Rāmāyaṇa chapter 3.73.—Accordingly, as Kabandha extols Pampa Lake to Rāma: “[...] In there, the trees bear enormous branches (mahāviṭapa-dhārin) which will be crouching under the weight of their own fruits, and everywhere such trees will be shining forth like shiny clouds and shining mountains. Let Lakshmana present those ambrosial fruits to you either by climbing up those trees to pluck them, or else by pelting them to ground, according to his convenience. [...]”.

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The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.

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Partial matches: Maha, Vitapa.

Full-text: Vitapa.

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