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Underworld 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: Google books: Genesis and Development of Tantra (Shaktism)The Underworld is denoted by the Sanskrit term Pātāla, according to the Siddhayogeśvarīmata: an ancient Sanskrit text devoted to cults of Goddesses as the Vidyāpīṭha or Vidyā Corpus.—In the Siddhayogeśvarīmata, the objectives of rituals are classified as siddhis [e.g., going to the underworld (pātālecaratvam)]. They belong to the category of supernatural phenomena and seem to be considerably different from the types of wish people expected to gain from the Vedic rituals that still remained within the sphere of everyday life.
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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Search found 45 books and stories containing Underworld; (plurals include: Underworlds). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story) (by Somadeva)
Chapter XLV < [Book VIII - Sūryaprabha]
Food-taboo in the Underworld < [Notes]
Chapter XLVI < [Book VIII - Sūryaprabha]
Yogashikha Upanishad (critical study) (by Sujatarani Giri)
Part 2.1a - Mūlādhāra cakra (root or basic centre) < [Chapter 5 - Nature of Yoga practice in Upaniṣad]
Svacchandatantra (history and structure) (by William James Arraj)
Chapter 11.2: The Maintenance and Reabsorption of the Planes < [Summaries]
Chapter 10.1: Worlds in the Bottom Half of the Egg of Brahma < [Summaries]
Svacchandatantra, chapter 9 (Summary) < [Summaries]