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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)
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 132 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:
Mahayana Dharani and Theravada Paritta (study) (by Biswajit Sankar Bhattacharyya)
Part 2.27 - The Vasala Sutta (introduction) < [Chapter 3 - A survey of the Paritta Literature in the Theravāda]
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]
Shiva Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 20 - The fight between the rank and file of the Gaṇas and the Asuras < [Section 2.5 - Rudra-saṃhitā (5): Yuddha-khaṇḍa]
Chapter 37 - The race of Manu < [Section 5 - Umā-Saṃhitā]
Chapter 9 - The attainment of good goal by the outcaste woman < [Section 4 - Koṭirudra-Saṃhitā]
Socio-political Concerns in the Novels of Dr Mulk Raj Anand < [April - June 1976]
The Novels of < [October 1967]
Philosophy of Commonism: Some Implications < [July – Sept. & Oct. – Dec. 1992]
Hari-bhakti-kalpa-latikā (by Sarasvati Thkura)
Text 15 < [First Stabaka]
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)]