Tarpana — Trishul

offering of water through specific places on the palms, symbolically associated with the tirthas

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eastern face of Shiva, the power of concealing truth

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the eternally existing "That"; true principle, great beginning, element or primary substance; true nature, the essence of things or phenomena.  → Подробнее...

akasha in which the inner essence (tattva) of oneself and the world is known  → Подробнее...

self-name of Kashmir Shivaism

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space between the eyebrows

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classical Hindu idea of God as the Divine Trinity is Brahma, Vishnu and Rudra

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three roads

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Shivaite tilaka

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It is a trident, a Lord Shiva’s weapon which is carried by yogis. It is the royal scepter of Shaiva-dharma. The trishula symbolism is polyvalent and rich. The three spearheads have various meanings and significance. They are commonly said to represent various trinities - creation, maintenance and destruction; past, present and future, the three gunas – sattva, rajas and tamas.  → Подробнее...