The Sanskrit term Paścimamārga can be transliterated into English as Pascimamarga or Pashcimamarga, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

Alternative spellings of this word include Pashchimamarga.

In Hinduism

Yoga (school of philosophy)

Source: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation by Jason Birch

Paścimamārga (पश्चिममार्ग) refers to the “path (which is) at the back” (of the Yogin’s body), according to the Amanaska Yoga treatise dealing with meditation, absorption, yogic powers and liberation.—Accordingly, as Īśvara says to Vāmadeva: “[...] [Now], I shall define the nature of that highest, mind-free absorption which arises for those devoted to constant practice. [...] By means of an absorption for a fourth of a Kalā (i.e., ninety breaths), [Kuṇḍalinī] who flows along the path [called] Suṣumnā, goes partially through [this] path [which is] at the back of the [Yogin's] body (kāya-paścimamārga). [...]”.

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Yoga is originally considered a branch of Hindu philosophy (astika), but both ancient and modern Yoga combine the physical, mental and spiritual. Yoga teaches various physical techniques also known as āsanas (postures), used for various purposes (eg., meditation, contemplation, relaxation).

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Paścimamārga (पश्चिममार्ग) refers to the “western path” (of the Kubjikā Tantras) (corresponding to the Śrīkrama).—[Cf. Śrīkrama].—[The word] ‘krama’ can denote a particular Kaula tradition, its teachings, lineages, ritual, and pantheon. In many respects, Krama, in this sense of the word, is similar in meaning to Kula. The Kubjikā cult is called the Śrīkrama. The equivalent Kālī cult is the Kālīkrama. The Western Path (paścimamārga) of the Kubjikā Tantras is the Śrīkrama. It is the tradition—krama—of the goddess who bestows well-being and prosperity—śrī. It is also called the Paścimakrama or Paścimaśrīkrama.

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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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Partial matches: Pashcima, Marga.

Full-text: Shrikrama.

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