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Vedic path 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)
The Vedic Path is denoted by the Sanskrit term Vedamārga, according to the 17th century Kaulagajamardana (“crushing the Kaula elephant”) authored by Kāśīnātha or Kṛṣṇānandācala.—Accordingly, [as Īśvara said to Pārvatī]: “[...] O great Goddess, hear about the Jain. [...] Some pluck out their hair and dress in white, my dear, and [some] wear red garments and [others wear] indigo and so on. Some are called, 'great guru', and others pursue nonviolence. These are the different varieties in brief; they are [all] called Pāṣaṇḍas [because] they have been excluded from the vedic path (vedamārga). [...]”
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.
Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma)
“Vedic path” can be denoted by the Sanskrit term veda-mārga.—It is included in the English glossary section of the translation of the Brahma-samhita.
Vaishnava (वैष्णव, vaiṣṇava) or vaishnavism (vaiṣṇavism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshipping Vishnu as the supreme Lord. Similar to the Shaktism and Shaivism traditions, Vaishnavism also developed as an individual movement, famous for its exposition of the dashavatara (‘ten avatars of Vishnu’).
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text (+51): Vedamarga, Dhaurtya, Bahishkrita, Sudhapana, Mohinirupa, Adhvan, Panktibheda, Rupatas, Tyagin, Tantrika, Vicakshana, Adhvatyagin, Arhata, Nastikamata, Sthapita, Duttha, Apamana, Guruputra, Sankshepa, Virodhakrit.
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Shiva Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 9 - Boasting of Tāraka and fight between him and Indra, Viṣṇu, Vīrabhadra < [Section 2.4 - Rudra-saṃhitā (4): Kumāra-khaṇḍa]
Chapter 26 - The cause of estrangement between Dakṣa and Śiva < [Section 2.2 - Rudra-saṃhitā (2): Satī-khaṇḍa]
Chapter 4 - The Excellence of Listening and Deliberation < [Section 1 - Vidyeśvara-saṃhitā]
Bhagavad-gita-rahasya (or Karma-yoga Shastra) (by Bhalchandra Sitaram Sukthankar)
Appendix 6: The Gītā and Buddhistic Literature
Appendix 2: The Gītā and the Upaniṣads
Vishnu Purana (Taylor) (by McComas Taylor)
Chapter 17 - The protection afforded by the Vedas; Viṣṇu’s phantom < [Book Three: Society]
Chapter 18 - The phantom confounds the demigods < [Book Three: Society]
Chapter 1 - The decline of virtue in the age of Kali < [Book Six: Dissolution]
Srikara Bhashya (commentary) (by C. Hayavadana Rao)
Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati Dāsa)
Verse 1.16.292 < [Chapter 16 - The Glories of Śrī Haridāsa Ṭhākura]
Verse 1.8.7 < [Chapter 8 - The Disappearance of Jagannātha Miśra]
Saura-purana (analytical study) (by Priyanku Chakraborty)
Part 4 - The Vedas and the Tantras—Introduction < [Chapter 4 - The Vedic and other Elements as Reflected in the Saura-purāṇa]
Part 4.1 - The Buddhists denounced as “Nāstikas” < [Chapter 5 - Buddhism and the Saura-purāṇa]
Part 3.1.3 - Buddhism and the Buddhists < [Chapter 5 - Buddhism and the Saura-purāṇa]