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[[Hiṅgulā]] (हिङ्गुला) is the name of a Śāktapīṭha mentioned in the Kulārṇavatantra. The Kulārṇava-tantra is an important 11th century work for the Kaula school of Śāktism. It refers to eighteen such Śākta-pīṭhas (e.g. Hiṅgulā) which is defined as a sacred sanctuary of Devī located here on earth. According to legend, there are in total fifty-one such sanctuaries (pīṭha) on earth, created from the corresponding parts of Devī’s body,<ref> | [[Hiṅgulā]] (हिङ्गुला) is the name of a Śāktapīṭha mentioned in the Kulārṇavatantra. The Kulārṇava-tantra is an important 11th century work for the Kaula school of Śāktism. It refers to eighteen such Śākta-pīṭhas (e.g. Hiṅgulā) which is defined as a sacred sanctuary of Devī located here on earth. According to legend, there are in total fifty-one such sanctuaries (pīṭha) on earth, created from the corresponding parts of Devī’s body,<ref> | ||
Source: Wisdom Library: Śāktism</ref><ref>https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/hingula</ref> | Source: Wisdom Library: Śāktism</ref><ref>https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/hingula</ref> | ||
Hiṅgula (हिङ्गुल) refers to “vermilion”: a mineral that was typically mined, extracted and used (both domestic and industrial) in ancient India. Mining was an important industry at that time as well. The Jaina canonical texts mention about the extraction of various kinds of minerals, metals and precious stones. The term ‘āgara’ occurring intire texts denotes the mines which provided many kinds of mineral products (e.g., hiṅgula). The references in the texts of various professions and trade in metallic commodities clearly show a highly developed industry of mining and metallurgy in that period.<ref> | |||
Source: archive.org: Economic Life In Ancient India (as depicted in Jain canonical literature)</ref> | |||
== हिंगुल == | == हिंगुल == | ||
Revision as of 06:12, 8 November 2020
| Author:Laxman Burdak, IFS (R) |
Hingula (हिंगुल) is ancient name of a province in Baluchistan in Pakistan. It is mentioned in Mahabharata Sabhaparva-51 in the list of the Kings who presented tributes to Yudhishthira.
Variants
Mention by Panini
Hingula (हिंगुला) is mentioned by Panini. [1]
History
Various definitions
Hiṅgula (हिङ्गुल) is the name of a tree found in maṇidvīpa (Śakti’s abode), according to the Devī-bhāgavata-purāṇa 12.10. Accordingly, these trees always bear flowers, fruits and new leaves, and the sweet fragrance of their scent is spread across all the quarters in this place. The trees (e.g. Hiṅgula) attract bees and birds of various species and rivers are seen flowing through their forests carrying many juicy liquids. Maṇidvīpa is defined as the home of Devī, built according to her will. It is compared with Sarvaloka, as it is superior to all other lokas.[2][3]
Hiṅgulā (हिङ्गुला) is the name of a Śāktapīṭha mentioned in the Kulārṇavatantra. The Kulārṇava-tantra is an important 11th century work for the Kaula school of Śāktism. It refers to eighteen such Śākta-pīṭhas (e.g. Hiṅgulā) which is defined as a sacred sanctuary of Devī located here on earth. According to legend, there are in total fifty-one such sanctuaries (pīṭha) on earth, created from the corresponding parts of Devī’s body,[4][5]
Hiṅgula (हिङ्गुल) refers to “vermilion”: a mineral that was typically mined, extracted and used (both domestic and industrial) in ancient India. Mining was an important industry at that time as well. The Jaina canonical texts mention about the extraction of various kinds of minerals, metals and precious stones. The term ‘āgara’ occurring intire texts denotes the mines which provided many kinds of mineral products (e.g., hiṅgula). The references in the texts of various professions and trade in metallic commodities clearly show a highly developed industry of mining and metallurgy in that period.[6]
हिंगुल
हिंगुल (AS, p.1020): बलूचिस्तान के प्रदेश का एक प्राचीन भारतीय नाम है। यह प्रदेश हींग के उत्पादन के लिए प्राचीन समय से ही प्रसिद्ध है। युधिष्ठिर के राजसूय यज्ञ [p.1021]: में हिंगुल निवासी भेंट लेकर उपस्थित हुए। (महाभारत, सभापर्व 51) यह स्थान सती के 51 पीठों में से है।[7]
External links
References
- ↑ V S Agarwal:India as Known to Panini, p.40
- ↑ Source: Wisdom Library: Śrīmad Devī Bhāgavatam
- ↑ https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/hingula
- ↑ Source: Wisdom Library: Śāktism
- ↑ https://www.wisdomlib.org/definition/hingula
- ↑ Source: archive.org: Economic Life In Ancient India (as depicted in Jain canonical literature)
- ↑ Aitihasik Sthanavali by Vijayendra Kumar Mathur, p.1020