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    How do Satanists approach Shiva?

    Shaivism - Discussion Thread Post #90
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    My grandmother and father died these past few days.

    I'm sorry to hear about your losses.My heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
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    Puranic and/or non-tantric Shaivism/Skaktism today?

    I noticed that most people are not interested.There are many opinions about this but ultimately it depends on whether we want or not. Why? Yes,this is right. ? There is a preliminary initiation in most of the traditions I am aware of.Such a diksha is required before study and sadhana.Its...
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    Puranic and/or non-tantric Shaivism/Skaktism today?

    Vinayaka Ji, We already know that there are initiated Saivas and Vaishnavas.I just wanted to know if there any initiated Saktas here,don't know if there are any. An initiated person's views come from his/her tradition.It will helpful to understand the philosophy and practices of that...
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    Puranic and/or non-tantric Shaivism/Skaktism today?

    Some members here have taken initiation(afaik only in Shaivam or Vaishnavam).Are any members of our forum initiated in Sakta tradition? .
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    Daily darshan

    Lord Siva Nataraja and Sri Devi
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    Daily darshan

    Lord Shiva and Sri Devi Lord Siva-Sri Devi Procession and Vrshabha(Bull) Vahana
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    Puranic and/or non-tantric Shaivism/Skaktism today?

    Aupji,you want to frighten him or what? Don't bombard him with goddesses.Let him figure out things gradually. .
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    Shivo'ham

    Hi, I went through Sri Linga Mahapurana.Its mentioned there that this is from the ancient shastras(name is not specified,so it could be either Vedas or Agamas).I'm sure it'll be found in many other scriptures also.
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    "Modern" Devi (Hinduism) shadowed in Rig Ved 10.125?

    Hi, Nope. The Supreme Brahman Uma Parvati is Siva's consort only.She assumes various forms,both devas and their consorts have originated in Her.She alone supports all.It is mentioned in the scriptures that this hymn is addressed to Her...
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    Sri Parvati Mahatmyam - The Glory of the Goddess

    Wonderful is your look, Oh Goddess Sundaravalli, The entire lotuses in this world, Were beaten hollow by your beautiful face. Did you show to the world thine victory, Over the Lord Shiva who made to ash, The god of love Manmatha, Who is the sweetheart of Rathi, By thine playful action And you...
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    Nama smarana

    Hi, My practice of nama smarana is different from what is mentioned in the article. Its more like this.:handpointdown: The name I've chosen is very simple yet very powerful.I've have heard Acharyas,scholars and bhaktas extol it and its also attested in the scriptures.It has great esoteric...
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    Puranic and/or non-tantric Shaivism/Skaktism today?

    Yes,the word has so many meanings and the meaning differs based on the context.Saiva Agamas are also known as Greater Tantras.But the explanation of Tantra given in the Agamas is very different from what is generally thought and has nothing to do with some concepts.The Agamas are...
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    Puranic and/or non-tantric Shaivism/Skaktism today?

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    Puranic and/or non-tantric Shaivism/Skaktism today?

    Yes,subjective opinion. (Its big but give it a try.) Subjective opinion!
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    Puranic and/or non-tantric Shaivism/Skaktism today?

    I just know that he was a great devotee of Sri Kali.(I think he is a Shakta - its my personal opinion) The Kathamrita is online.If possible you read it completely(if you haven't already) and tell us Kirran Ji. http://www.kathamrita.org/kathamrita
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    Puranic and/or non-tantric Shaivism/Skaktism today?

    This is a DIR.Every person has freedom to express their opinions in the appropriate place.Please remember that the forum has some rules.:)
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    Puranic and/or non-tantric Shaivism/Skaktism today?

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    Puranic and/or non-tantric Shaivism/Skaktism today?

    There is a sub-forum to discuss New Religious Movements.Isn't this a DIR?
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    Puranic and/or non-tantric Shaivism/Skaktism today?

    There are dualists,monists and bhaktas. Vinayakaji has already explained his tradition's approach. In dualistic tradition I observed that Puranas may play certain roles but it is not what you are looking for,its not Purana centric as such.Many Puranas were translated from Sanskrit to Tamil...
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