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Tantras (religious texts) (religious texts, <documents by function>, ... Visual and Verbal Communication (hierarchy name)) |
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Note: Numerous texts dealing with the esoteric practices of some Indian sects. In Hindu tradition, Tantras cover theology, yoga, construction of temples and images, religious practices, spells, rituals, and symbols. Buddhist Tantras cover philosophy, symbols, guidance for complex rituals, and application of sacred powers for mundane purposes. |
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Tantras (religious texts) (preferred,C,U,English-P,D,U,PN)
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Tantra (religious text) (C,U,English,AD,U,SN)
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tantras (religious texts) (C,U,English,UF,U,PN)
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tantra (religious text) (C,U,English,UF,U,SN)
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tantrism (ideology) |
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(religious ideologies, religious concepts, ... Associated Concepts (hierarchy name)) [300143658] |
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