Self-mortification: 2 definitions
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Self-mortification means something in Buddhism, Pali, 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)
Self-mortification rites were performed by heroes to demonstrate their valour, as part of the Navarātra Tantric ritual (an autumnal festival of the warrior goddess Caṇḍikā).—Various 4th century sources refer to rituals such as the 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.
In Buddhism
Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
atta-kilamatha.
Theravāda is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Self.
Full-text (+17): Atta Kilamatha, Tapana, Tap, Tapasya, Brihattapas, Vrithatmayasa, Tapasvin, Sutapasvin, Tapo, Pancagnisadhana, lus ngal ba'i mtha', Tu kho bien, Luncitamurdhaja, Paritapana, Luncitakesha, Shriphalakricchra, Kassapasihanada Sutta, Sadhana, Oruppu, Zi ku bian.
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Brihaddharma Purana (abridged) (by Syama Charan Banerji)
Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6 (by Robert Chalmers)
Jataka 94: Lomahaṃsa-jātaka < [Book I - Ekanipāta]
Yoga Vasistha [English], Volume 1-4 (by Vihari-Lala Mitra)
Chapter XVI - Criticism on yoga practice < [The yoga philosophy]
Chapter VI - The different stages of yoga < [The yoga philosophy]
Chapter XI - Consolation of rama < [Book I - Vairagya khanda (vairagya khanda)]
Guide to Tipitaka (by U Ko Lay)
(a) Sllakkhandha Vagga Pali < [Chapter IV - Suttanta Pitaka]
Part 2 - The Dhammapada Pali < [Chapter VIII - Khuddaka Nikaya]
Part IV - Vibhahga Vagga < [(c) Uparipannasa Pali]
The Buddhist Path to Enlightenment (study) (by Dr Kala Acharya)
6.7. The Way to Nibbāna < [Chapter 4 - Comparative Study of Liberation in Jainism and Buddhism]
1. The Buddha and His Teachings < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
2(b). The Noble Eightfold Path (Ariya-aṭṭhaṅgika-magga) < [Chapter 3 - Seven Factors of Enlightenment and Noble Eightfold Path]
Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Verse 195-196 - The Story of the Golden Stūpa of Kassapa Buddha < [Chapter 14 - Buddha Vagga (The Buddha)]
Verse 388 - The Story of a Brāhmin Recluse < [Chapter 26 - Brāhmaṇa Vagga (The Brāhmaṇa)]
Verse 141 - The Story of Venerable Bahūbhāṇḍika < [Chapter 10 - Daṇḍa Vagga (Punishment)]