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Pathanuga, ʲٳԳܲ, Patha-anuga, ʲٳԳܲ: 2 definitions

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Pathanuga 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

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Pathanuga in Purana glossary
: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

ʲٳԳܲ (पथानुग) refers to a “follower of the path� (of the Vedas and Smṛtis), which is opposed against wickedness (ܰṛtٲ), according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.1.17. Accordingly, as Guṇanidhi, who was addicted to gambling (ūٲ), was told by his mother as follows:—“[...] emulate your father [Yajñadatta] in form (ū貹), fame (ⲹś) and traditional activity (ܱśī). Why don’t you feel ashamed? Cast off your wickedness (ܰṛtٲ). [...] Your father has never been a sinner (Pāpīyas). He strictly follows the path of the Vedas and Smṛtis [viz., śܳپ-ṛt-貹ٳԳܲ�.

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The Purana (पुरा�, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.

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Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Pathanuga in Shaktism glossary
: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

ʲٳԳܲ (पथानुग�) refers to “that which is following a path�, according to the Śrīmatottara-tantra, an expansion of the Kubjikāmatatantra: the earliest popular and most authoritative Tantra of the Kubjikā cult.—Accordingly, “Then, O goddess, one should prepare the inner (mental) organ [i.e., Գٲḥkṇa]. Having exhaled the breath and then having drawn it in again into one’s own body, retain it. Once (it has) entered the Root Wheel, it should be checked below and above. (Kuṇḍalinī, the energy in the body) whose form is that of a sleeping snake and (which is) shaped (round like) an earring, awakes and moves quickly following the path of the Channel of Brahmā (ḍ�-貹ٳԳܲ). [...�.

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Shakta (शाक्�, 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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