A GLANCE AT THE HISTORY OF ŚAIVISM: ITS ORIGINS, DEVELOPMENTS AND DIFFERENT SCHOOLS

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MOJTABAI FATHOLLAH; ELYASI PARIA

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Journal: Journal of Religious Studies Year:2008 | Volume:2 | Issue:3 Page(s): 121-154

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A GLANCE AT THE HISTORY OF ŚAIVISM: ITS ORIGINS, DEVELOPMENTS AND DIFFERENT SCHOOLS

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MOJTABAI FATHOLLAH | ELYASI PARIA | Issue Writer Certificate

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RUDRAQ4

ŚIVAQ4

INDUS VALLEY CIVILIZATIONQ4

ŚAIVISMQ3

PAŚUPATIQ4

BHAKTIQ2

Abstract

Śaivism, a major sect of Hinduism, enjoys many devotees in India. ŚIVA, a god with paradoxical attributes, is devotionally worshiped in Śaivism. ŚIVA is, in fact, a pre-Vedic god which developed in a relatively long period, from pre-Vedic civilization to later Hinduism, and finally became a prominent god of India. This development is traceable in the Hindu scriptures. Besides, the remnants of the glorious pre-Vedic civilization, especially in Mohenjodaro and Harappa, cast some light on the study of this development. Some scholars believe that pre-Vedic teachings and religious practices survived among the lower classes of the Hindu society and was gradually transmitted to other classes. These pre-Vedic beliefs mingled with the Vedic religion and finally brought forth the Yoga school and Śaivism. Therefore, in later Hinduism, we can see several Śaiva sects with their specific beliefs and practices.

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MOJTABAI, FATHOLLAH, & ELYASI, PARIA. (2008). A GLANCE AT THE HISTORY OF ŚAIVISM: ITS ORIGINS, DEVELOPMENTS AND DIFFERENT SCHOOLS. JOURNAL OF RELIGIOUS STUDIES, 2(3), 121-154. SID. https://sid.ir/paper/190173/en

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MOJTABAI FATHOLLAH, ELYASI PARIA. A GLANCE AT THE HISTORY OF ŚAIVISM: ITS ORIGINS, DEVELOPMENTS AND DIFFERENT SCHOOLS. JOURNAL OF RELIGIOUS STUDIES[Internet]. 2008;2(3):121-154. Available from: https://sid.ir/paper/190173/en

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FATHOLLAH MOJTABAI, and PARIA ELYASI, “A GLANCE AT THE HISTORY OF ŚAIVISM: ITS ORIGINS, DEVELOPMENTS AND DIFFERENT SCHOOLS,” JOURNAL OF RELIGIOUS STUDIES, vol. 2, no. 3, pp. 121–154, 2008, [Online]. Available: https://sid.ir/paper/190173/en

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