शौण्डिक
noun
शौण्डिक meaning in English
A follower of the Shaundika sect of Hinduism.
Detailed Explanation
A devotee or adherent of the Shaundika (or Shaunda) sect, a traditional Hindu religious group that worships Shiva and Parvati as a unified divine couple (Ardhanarishvara). The term is derived from 'Shaunda,' a name for Shiva, and refers to those who revere the dual aspect of the deity.
📝 Cultural Context
The term is primarily used in academic, historical, and theological contexts to describe a specific lineage of Shaivite worship. It is not commonly used in everyday modern Indian English conversation.
उदाहरण वाक्य
पुरातन ग्रंथों में शौण्डिकों का उल्लेख मिलता है।
References to the Shaundikas are found in ancient texts.
शौण्डिक सम्प्रदाय में शिव-पार्वती की पूजा विशेष महत्व रखती है।
In the Shaundika tradition, the worship of Shiva and Parvati holds special significance.
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