Shaivism focuses on the belief that the god shiva is the supreme god and that he has five major tasks in the universe. This is a discourse on the ways which will lead an aspirant to onepointedness in meditation and to the awareness which he aspires. Originating in india, saivism has wide appeal across the country and is particularly strong among the tamils of southern india and sri lanka. Kashmir shaivism is, therefore, idealistic and realistic in essence, strongly advocating a pragmatic approach to life. Shaivite hinduism, also known as shaivism, isalong with vaishnavism, shaktism, and vedantaone of the principle forms of the tradition. The tradition is notable for its avatar doctrine, wherein vishnu is revered in one of many distinct incarnations.
Tantras have been revealed by lord shiva through his five mouths namely ishana, tatpurusha, sadyojata, vamadeva, and aghora. According to the followers of shaivism, lord shiva is the creator, destroyer, preserver, concealer and revealer. Shaivism is a major tradition within hinduism, with a theology that is predominantly related to the hindu god shiva. The worshippers of shiva were known as nayanaras and of vishnu, alvars. Apr 12, 2020 bhagvatim, shaivism and vaishnavism upsc, ias upsc video edurev is made by best teachers of upsc. Shaivism refers to the traditions that pertain to shiva.
History of vaishnavism in india lakshminath bezbaroa lakshminath bezbaroa 18681938, the unofficial dictator of assamese literature, is best known and honoured most as an exponent of the vaishnava faith and philosophy of sankaradeva and of that saints great contributions to the culture of assam. Vaishnavism is one of the major hindu denominations along with shaivism, shaktism, and. About kashmir shaivism swami lakshmanjoo said, kashmir shaivism is known as the pure trika system. The surprising thing about rudra is that people pray for him to heal their loved ones and not to pierce them with his arrows. The followers of shaivism are called shaivas or shaivites. Shaivism is a complex body of south asian traditions centered on the worship of the hindu male deity shiva, or siva sanskrit. Saivism, also written shaivism and saivism, is the branch of hinduism that worships siva as the supreme god. The shiva sutras form the fundamental framework of this school of shaivism.
It is interesting to note, how the two streams that originally. The latter two, sometimes through their avatars and consorts, serve as the foci for the two major sects of hinduism, vaishnavism and shaivism. In this lesson, well explore the sects with the largest following. What is the difference between shaivism and vaishnavism. Kashmir shaivism and the oral teachings of swami lakshmanjoo. Slightly more than 90 percent of muslims are sunni. I cant use har har mahavdev because that always gets me gd up so i save it for when i need a boost of energy. Together with vaishnavism those sects devoted to the god vishnu and shaktism those devoted to the goddess shakti creative power, who is also known. Myth of one hindu religion exploded asim iqbal 2nd islamic. Kashmiri shaivism, religious and philosophical system of india that worships the god shiva as the supreme reality. Dec 15, 2014 simple shaivite life practicing shaivism in day to day life is simple enough. Vaishnavism is the worship and acceptance of vishnu sanskrit. Bhagvatim, shaivism and vaishnavism upsc, ias upsc video.
Mar 29, 2018 shaivism is one of the four largest hindu sects. He is at once the destroyer, creator, preserver, concealer, and revealer. Adivasi and shaiva religions from the brahmin hindu yoke is the only way to. Vaishnavism is one of the major traditions within the broader vedic, or hindu, spiritual culture. The followers of vaishnavism are called by the name vaishnavaites. Kashmiri shaiva philosophy internet encyclopedia of. In april of 1999, after having studied many things sanskrit, trika shaivism, vedanta, sa. A significant portion of the hidden teachings of shaivism is confined to the teacher traditions of esoteric saiva sects and not publicly available. Kashmir was the spiritual, cultural, and intellectual centre for some of the most sophisticated spiritual practitioners of the time. Unlike some vedic traditions, vaishnavas believe that the ultimate reality is personal. Morality and ethics have their foundation on religion.
Shaivism an introduction to shaivism and shaivism sects. This video is highly rated by upsc students and has been viewed 341 times. Shaivism has many different subtraditions with regional variations and differences in philosophy. They believe that lord shiva is the ultimate being and supreme god.
A significant portion of the hidden teachings of shaivism is confined to the teacher traditions of esoteric saiva sects. Vaishnavism and shaivism are two types of religious sects that prevail in india. In this pamphlet an attempt has been made to introduce to the reader the various facets of saivism. The earliest saivite texts were probably composed in tamil as evident from an ancient tamil text dedicated to the worship of kartikeya. The pervader or the immanent or one of his various incarnations avatars as the supreme manifestation of the divine.
It is one of the oldest and one of the four major sects in hinduism. It is also called vishnuism, its followers are called vaishnavas or vaishnavites, and it considers vishnu as the supreme lord. Shaivite hinduism origins, shaivite hinduism history. Kaula tantricism of abhinavagupta in the nondual shaivism of kashmir suny series in the shaiva traditions of kashmir this book explores one of the most explicit and sophisticated theoretical formulations of tantric yoga. A sanskrit dictionary of law and statecraft by patrick olivelle, abhinavaguptas commentary on the bhagavad gita by gitartha. Vaishnavism is one of the major hindu denominations along with shaivism, shaktism, and smartism. The movement had two groups one, shaiva and the other, vaishnava. Thus, they understand that god is the supreme allattractive person, or krishna. Kashmiri shaivism originated in the northern parts of india between 700 to 1100 c. Followers of saivism are called saivas or saivites.
Shaivism welcome to spiritual world of veerashaivas. Hinduism vaishnavism and shaivism students britannica. Shaivism the nityananda shaktipat yoga curriculum is based on the kashmir shaivism that was taught in northern india. Shiva like vishnu is part of the rigveda where he is known as rudra. Shiva is included as one of the deities in the hindu trinity and is considered fierce, limitless, unchanging, omniscient and to represent the universal consciousness. What is vaishnavism home iskcon the hare krishna movement. Siva has inherited the characteristics of rudra, a dangerous and unpredictable figure who was to be feared on account of his. Kashmiri shaiva philosophy internet encyclopedia of philosophy. Chapter one evolution of bhakti from ancient religions ancient religions vaishnavism and shaivism have flourished together, sometimes conflicting sometimes coalescing with each other, as part of basic hindu religious tradition after the onset of bhakti movements in india. Shaivism article about shaivism by the free dictionary. Despite i taught to people in my city at that time, it was not enough. The fourth school of shaivism is the spanda of kashmir. Originating in india, saivism has wide appeal across the country and is particularly strong among the tamils of.
I internally knew that i needed an expansion but i did not know how to do it. Shaivism, on the other hand, does not emphasize ahisma as much as other groups and, in fact, uses animal sacrifices as part of its worship. Hindu sects when most people think of hinduism, they think of the many gods and. Shaivism was likely the predominant tradition in south india, coexisting with buddhism and jainism, before the vaishnava alvars. Shaivism encompasses philosophical systems, devotional rituals, legends, mysticism and varied yogic practices. It explains abhinavaguptas teaching about the nature of ultimate reality, about the methods for experiencing this ultimate reality, and about. Shaivism of kashmir has developed between the eight and the twelfth centuries of the christian era. Vaishnavism is the branch of hinduism in which vishnu or one of his incarnations usually krishna or rama is worshipped as the supreme god. Kashmir shaivism is a philosophy meant for any human being without the restriction of caste, creed, color or gender.
Like advaitavedanta it is monistic, like vaishnavism it is theistic, like. Religion and philosophy in ancient india notes 112 indian culture and heritage secondary course module iv religion and philosophy explain the jaina theory of reality. It partially adapted the shaivism of the dravidian cultures, who have since been positively confirmed by. Vaishnavism shaivism and other minor religious systems r.
The ancient tradition of kashmir shaivism is a nondual advaita school of philosophy, which takes as its source the ninetytwo tantras of lord shiva. Mar 17, 2015 saivism, also written shaivism and saivism, is the branch of hinduism that worships siva as the supreme god. An analysis of the doctrines and practices associated with kashmir shaivism suny series in the shaiva traditions of kashmir cutting across distinctions of schools and types, the author explains the central feature of kashmir shaivism. Shaivas often mark themselves with ash on the forehead or body as a symbol of devotion to shiva. During a long and complex development, many vaishnava groups emerged with differing beliefs and aims. The principal texts of the school are the shivasutra, said to have. Shaivism is also distinguished from more popular sects such as vaishnavism for placing much less emphasis on the concept of avatarsphysical incarnations of the supreme. These two sects show some differences between them. Shaivism likely began in india, but its importance within hinduism throughout southeastern asia, including areas of indonesia, singapore. Hinduism has many branches, with the most widely followed being vaishnavism and shaivism. About us a brief information about the authors the website. What is commonly called kashmiri shaivism is actually a group of several monistic and tantric religious traditions that flourished in kashmir from the latter centuries of the first millennium c. Shaivism and vaishnavism upsc, ias upsc video edurev. All italicized text is taken from hughes article moksha liberation in kashmir shaivism which is available as a free pdf download generously given to us by the lakshmanjoo academy.
Shaivites believe god transcends form, and devotees often worship shiva in the form of a lingam, symbolizing the whole universe. Vaishnavism is the largest hindu denomination and it has numerous subdivisions. This comparatively younger philosophy has tried to explain all such ambiguities which the ancient philosophers have failed to resolve. It was said the shiva appeared to vasugupta in his dream and unfolded the shiva sutras. Siva has inherited the characteristics of rudra, a dangerous and. On the other hand, the followers of shaivism are called by the name shaivaites. Entwistle vishnu in the vedic period neither vishnu nor siva, the two major gods of modern hinduism, occupied a particularly prominent position in the vedic pantheon. Nov 20, 2017 all italicized text is taken from hughes article moksha liberation in kashmir shaivism which is available as a free pdf download generously given to us by the lakshmanjoo academy. Members of vaishnavism are called vaishnavites or vaishnavas. Apr 12, 2020 shaivism and vaishnavism upsc, ias upsc video edurev is made by best teachers of upsc. This video is highly rated by upsc students and has been viewed 525 times.
Simple shaivite life practicing shaivism in day to day life is simple enough. Shaivism or dalit religion, and that the aryan vaishnavas were trying to destroy. Lot of times when i get frustrated i shrug my shoulders and say narayan narayan what would be the shaivism equivalent of that. The school is idealistic and monistic, as contrasted with the realistic and dualistic school of shaivasiddhanta. The origins of the tradition are difficult to determine. Difference between vaishnavism and shaivism compare the. Pdf bhakti and puranic traditions in south india c. A variety of animals, reptiles, and other objects are also worshiped in conjunction with the deities of high hinduism. This approach is an exact science that states that each of us, has already attained the self and are one with that the absolute. Jan 02, 2020 shaivism, on the other hand, does not emphasize ahisma as much as other groups and, in fact, uses animal sacrifices as part of its worship. Shaivism has a vast literature with different philosophical schools, ranging from nondualism, dualism, and mixed schools.