Self-mortification: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Self-mortification means something in Buddhism, Pali, 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
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric Traditions (shaktism)Self-mortification rites were performed by heroes to demonstrate their valour, as part of the Navarātra Tantric ritual (an autumnal festival of the warrior goddess Caṇḍikā).—Various 4th century sources refer to rituals such as the Self-mortification, for example: Harivaṃśa 57.35–36; Mahābhārata 4.5.29ff. and 6.22.6ff., old Skandapurāṇa 60.46; Kādambarī pp. 30–31; Harṣacarita p. 126; Caṇḍīśataka 16; Gaüḍavaho 318, 319, Purāṇic citations in Dharmaśāstric compendia from Mithilā and Bengal.)
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.
In Buddhism
Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Pali Kanon: Manual of Buddhist Terms and Doctrinesatta-kilamatha.
Theravāda is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Self.
Full-text (+13): Tapana, Attakilamatha, Tapasya, Brihattapas, Tap, Vrithatmayasa, Sutapasvin, Tapasvin, Pancagnisadhana, Tapo, Luncitamurdhaja, Shriphalakricchra, Luncitakesha, Paritapana, Kassapasihanada Sutta, Atta Kilamatha, Samtapa, Pancatapas, Damaka, Sadhana.
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The Gospel of Buddha (by Paul Carus)
The Buddhist Path to Enlightenment (study) (by Dr Kala Acharya)
6.7. The Way to Nibbāna < [Chapter 4 - Comparative Study of Liberation in Jainism and Buddhism]
5.3. Three Stages (2): Nirjarā (Dissociation of Karma) < [Chapter 4 - Comparative Study of Liberation in Jainism and Buddhism]
2(b). The Noble Eightfold Path (Ariya-aṭṭhaṅgika-magga) < [Chapter 3 - Seven Factors of Enlightenment and Noble Eightfold Path]
The Buddha (by Piyadassi Thera)
Buddha, the Word (by Nyanatiloka Mahathera)
Part 4 - Fourth Truth < [Part 1 - The Four Noble Truths]
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Part 9 - What are the Factors that oppose the Pāramīs? < [Chapter 7 - On Miscellany]
The Noble Truth of the Path < [Chapter 6 - On Pāramitā]
Sangha attribute (1-4) Suppaṭipano, etc. < [Chapter 42 - The Dhamma Ratanā]
A History of Indian Philosophy Volume 1 (by Surendranath Dasgupta)
Part 5 - Life of Mahāvīra < [Chapter VI - The Jaina Philosophy]