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In Hinduism
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: SOAS University of London: Protective Rites in the Netra TantraFicus glomerata (in Sanskrit: Uḍumbara) represents one of the four types of Kṣīravṛkṣa (“milk-tree”), according to the Netratantra of Kṣemarāja: a Śaiva text from the 9th century in which Śiva (Bhairava) teaches Pārvatī topics such as metaphysics, cosmology, and soteriology.—[Cf. verse 6.9-15ab]—The mṛtyuvañcana rite begins with a preparatory fire oblation. It consists of standard ritual offerings such as honey, milk, and ghee. The fire is fueled by the wood of milk trees (kṣīravṛkṣa). Milk trees come in four types [e.g., Uḍumbara (Ficus glomerata), ...]. All have white sap. They are used in rites of pacification and prosperity.
Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.
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Full-text (+50): Udumbara, Jantuphala, Kshiravriksha, Yajnasara, Panibhuj, Yajnodumbara, Phalasambaddha, Dharmapattra, Mashakin, Pushpashunya, Shvetavalkala, Krimikantaka, Yajnanga, Pushpahina, Krimiphala, Kalaskandhin, Hemadugdhaka, Kalaskandha, Yajnayogya, Shitavalka.
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Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
Appendix 14 - The appearance of the Buddha and the flower of an Udumbara < [Chapter VIII - The Bodhisattvas]
Appendix 3 - Buddha’s sermon to the Trāyastriṃśa gods < [Chapter XLII - The Great Loving-kindness and the Great Compassion of the Buddhas]
Part 5 - Pañcamātra Bhikṣusahasra (section of five thousand arhats) < [Chapter VI - The Great Bhikṣu Saṃgha]
Mahabharata (English) (by Kisari Mohan Ganguli)
Section XLI < [Rajadharmanusasana Parva]
Section CIV < [Anusasanika Parva]
Section CXLIX < [Anusasanika Parva]
The Markandeya Purana (by Frederick Eden Pargiter)
Canto XXXVIII - The conversation between the Father and Son (continued): A series of questions
Canto XXXV - The education of Alarka (continued): An exposition of things permitted and forbidden
Satapatha-brahmana (by Julius Eggeling)
Kāṇḍa IX, adhyāya 2, brāhmaṇa 2 < [Ninth Kāṇḍa]
Kāṇḍa XII, adhyāya 7, brāhmaṇa 1 < [Twelfth Kāṇḍa]
Kāṇḍa VI, adhyāya 6, brāhmaṇa 3 < [Sixth Kāṇḍa]
Vinaya Pitaka (1): Bhikkhu-vibhanga (the analysis of Monks’ rules) (by I. B. Horner)
The Agni Purana (by N. Gangadharan)