Outcaste: 1 definition
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Outcaste means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric Traditions (shaktism)Outcaste groups (in Sanskrit: Śabaras) were incorporated as part of the Navarātra Tantric ritual (an autumnal festival of the warrior goddess Caṇḍikā).—Various 4th century sources refer to rituals such as Self-mortification, for example: Harivaṃśa 57.35–36; Mahābhārata 4.5.29ff. and 6.22.6ff., old Skandapurāṇa 60.46; Kādambarī pp. 30–31; Harṣacarita p. 126; Caṇḍīśataka 16; Gaüḍavaho 318, 319, Purāṇic citations in Dharmaśāstric compendia from Mithilā and Bengal.)
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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Search found 114 books and stories containing Outcaste, Outcastes, The outcastes; (plurals include: Outcastes, Outcasteses, The outcasteses). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 37 - The Ultimate and Eternal Sudarśana Cakra on Stone at Dvārakā < [Section 4 - Dvārakā-māhātmya]
Chapter 38 - Sitting awake throughout the night at Cakratīrtha on the banks of Gomatī < [Section 4 - Dvārakā-māhātmya]
Chapter 28 - Eminence of sitting awake on the twelfth day in worship of Viṣṇu < [Section 4 - Dvārakā-māhātmya]
Hari-bhakti-kalpa-latikā (by Sarasvati Thkura)
Text 15 < [First Stabaka]
Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu (by Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī)
Verse 1.2.62 < [Part 2 - Devotional Service in Practice (sādhana-bhakti)]
Verse 1.2.131 < [Part 2 - Devotional Service in Practice (sādhana-bhakti)]
Buddhist Perspective on the Development of Social Welfare (by Ashin Indacara)
15. The Characteristics of the Outcaste < [Chapter 2 - The Accomplishment of Good Friendship (Kalyāṇa-mittatā)]
17. Who should not be Associated as a Friend < [Chapter 2 - The Accomplishment of Good Friendship (Kalyāṇa-mittatā)]
16. Ten Kinds of Great Friends < [Chapter 2 - The Accomplishment of Good Friendship (Kalyāṇa-mittatā)]
Bhaktavijaya: Stories of Indian Saints (by Justin E. Abbott)
34.1: A mean calling does not hinder devotion < [Chapter 34 - Sena the barber]
15.9: Brahmans converse about Krishna < [Chapter 15 - Namdev’s Life (continued)]