Durvāsā Muni — biographical name the son of Maharṣi Atri and Anusūyā. A partial expansion of Rudra, a great ṛṣi and propounder of the jñāna śāstras. Like Lord Śiva, he was easily angered and easily pleased. He could give great benedictions and terrible curses.… … The Bhaktivedanta encyclopedia
Kaśmir Śaivism — Among the various Hindu philosophies, Kaśmir Śaivism is a school of Śaivism categorized by various scholars as monistic [Kashmir Shaivism: The Secret Supreme, Swami Lakshman Jee, pp. 103] idealism (absolute idealism, theistic monism [The Trika… … Wikipedia
Glossary of terms in Hinduism — The following is a glossary of terms and concepts in Hinduism. The list consists of concepts that are derived from both Hinduism and Hindu tradition, which are expressed as words in Sanskrit as well as other languages of India. The main purpose… … Wikipedia
Marichi — For Buddhist goddess, see Marishi Ten. Not to be confused with Maricha. Rishi Marichi or Mareechi or Marishi (ṛṣi Marīci, ऋषि मरीचि) (meaning a ray of light) is the son of Brahma, the cosmic creator, and also one of the Saptarshi (Seven Great… … Wikipedia
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