A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Kapalika
This page describes Kapalika which is located on page 149 of the second volume in the book: A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism by Swami Harshananda. This book, known as “a concise encyclopaedia of hinduism”, includes a vast amount of topics covering general aspects on Hinduism, but also contains important aspects regarding Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism This page contains an online preview of the full text and summarizes technical terms, as well as information if you want to buy this book.
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Dasarupaka (critical study) [by Anuru Ranjan Mishra]
Humorous conversation (vakkeli) – It applies humorous conversation, as the conversation between Kapalika and Shakyabhikshu creates a good humour, vakkeli (Mattavilasa, Unni, pp.45-54). In addition to these vihyangas, the Mattavilasa betrays the Prahasana elements; i.e. upapatti and vyahara. The best example is the claim of Kapalika that Buddhists have compiled their scriptures stealing from the Vedanta and the Mahabharata and the humourous conversation between Kapalika, Shakyabhikshu and Devasoma....
Read full contents: Part 3-6 - Prahasana rules
Lakulisha-Pashupata (Philosophy and Practice) [by Geetika Kaw Kher]
The favorable attitude of Natha Sampradaya towards Kapalikas also comes across through their belief that Kapalika doctrine was also revealed by Natha (Siva). The overlap between Kapalikas and NathaSiddhas can be seen in various Tantrik texts and according to Sabara Tantra Goraksa himself was a disciple of a Kapalika. While explaining why Kapalika path was revealed, Goraksanatha narrates the story where some avtaras of Visnu had become obsessed with pride and power and were creating a havoc....
Read full contents: Samkaracarya and Kapalikas
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi [by Ganganatha Jha]
—(250) Explanatory notes by Ganganath Jha This verse is quoted in Vivadaratnakara (p. 203), which adds the following notes:—‘Kapalika’ is karpara, tiles,—‘angara’, extinguished cinders, known as ‘kokila,’ coal,—‘sharkara’ is small pieces of broken earthenware. It is quoted in Mitakshara (2.151);—and in Vivadacintamani (p. 93). Comparative notes by various authors (verses 8.245-251) See Comparative notes for Verse 8.245....
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