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Possession 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.
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Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric Traditions (shaktism)Possession and Bacchanalia (involving dancing and the singing of hymns) were part of the Navarātra Tantric ritual (an autumnal festival of the warrior goddess Caṇḍikā).—Various 4th century sources refer to rituals such as Possession, 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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Full-text (+1893): Parigraha, Bhukti, Bhoga, Avesha, Purvabhukti, Hastagata, Bhutavikriya, Bhutavesha, Samavesha, Pishacabadha, Bhutasancara, Bhogapati, Samnyasa, Aparigraha, Adhikriti, Bhutakranti, Bhoktritva, Avesana, Abhigharshana, Sarvasva.
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Tattvartha Sutra (with commentary) (by Vijay K. Jain)
Verse 7.17 - Definition of parigraha (attachment-to-possessions) < [Chapter 7 - The Five Vows]
Verse 7.29 - The transgressions of the minor vow of limiting possessions < [Chapter 7 - The Five Vows]
Verse 6.15 - The nature of Life-Karmas (leading to birth in the infernal regions) < [Chapter 6 - Influx of Karmas]
Maha Buddhavamsa—The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Sakka’s Question (2): On Love and Hatred as the causes of Covetousness and Stinginess < [Chapter 39 - How the Āṭānāṭiya Paritta came to be Taught]
Part 13 - What are the Factors for accomplishing the Pāramīs < [Chapter 7 - On Miscellany]
Biography (7): Uggata, the Householder < [Chapter 45a - The Life Stories of Male Lay Disciples]
Yavanajataka by Sphujidhvaja [Sanskrit/English] (by Michael D Neely)
Verse 7.5 < [Chapter 7 - Planets in Exaltation Mūlatrikoṇa]
Verse 75.11 < [Chapter 75 - Application of the Vāra on Military Expeditions]
Verse 73.15 < [Chapter 73 - Result of the Nakṣatras and Tithis on Military Expeditions]
Tiruvaymoli (Thiruvaimozhi): English translation (by S. Satyamurthi Ayyangar)
Pasuram 1.8.6 < [Section 8 - Eighth Tiruvaymoli (Otum pul eri)]
Pasuram 8.2.9 < [Section 2 - Second Tiruvaymoli (Nankal varivalai)]
Introduction to Section 3.10 < [Section 10 - Tenth Tiruvaymoli (Canmam Palapala)]
Jainism and Patanjali Yoga (Comparative Study) (by Deepak bagadia)
Ten Cardinal Virtues < [Chapter 3 - Jain Philosophy and Practice]
Part 2.4 - Five vows (pancavrata) < [Chapter 3 - Jain Philosophy and Practice]
The five Anuvratas < [Chapter 3 - Jain Philosophy and Practice]
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 3.6 < [Section III - Marriageable Girls]
Verse 8.149 < [Section XXVI - Pledges (ādhi)]
Verse 1.101 < [Section LIX - Superiority of the Brāhmaṇa]
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