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Sudden death 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
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: SOAS University of London: Protective Rites in the Netra TantraSudden death (in Sanskrit: apamṛtyu) refers to one of the results of “spirit possession”.—In ninth-century Kashmir, spirit possession caused illness, sudden death, and the obstruction of worldly gains. Only through a series of optional rites (kāmya) meant to bring about worldly enjoyments (bhoga) could a practitioner assuage these evils. The Netra Tantra, a text with at least two clear layers of redaction,1 sought to alleviate these ills.
Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.
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Partial matches: Death.
Full-text: Apamrityu, Samnyasa, Vela, Ashumritaka, Khanikamarana, Kuppituvan, Spirit Possession, Illness, Obstruction, Marana.
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Kautilya Arthashastra (by R. Shamasastry)
Chapter 7 - Examination of Sudden Death < [Book 4 - Removal of Thorns]
Chapter 1 - The Life of a King < [Book 1 - Concerning Discipline]
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
Rig Veda 4.3.1 < [Sukta 3]
Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Part 7: Death of Lakṣmaṇa < [Chapter X - Rāma’s mokṣa (emancipation)]
Part 1: Incarnation as Vipulavāhana (introduction) < [Chapter I - Sambhavajinacaritra]
Part 19: The killing of the lion < [Chapter I - Śreyāṃsanāthacaritra]
A Discourse on Paticcasamuppada (by Venerable Mahasi Sayadaw)
Heimskringla (by Snorri Sturlson)
Part 102 - Of Olaf Haraldson's Expedition To Norway < [Chapter IX - Saga Of Harald Hardrade]
The Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 21 - Greatness of Piṇḍodaka Tīrtha < [Section 3 - Arbuda-khaṇḍa]
Chapter 46 - Vīreśvara (vīra-īśvara-liṅga) < [Section 2 - Caturaśīti-liṅga-māhātmya]