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This document provides a summary of the book "Universal Śaivism" by Peter Bisschop. The book contains a critical edition and annotated translation of the sixth chapter of the Śivadharmaśāstra, known as the Śāntyadhyāya. This chapter focuses on appeasing all gods and powers. Through analysis of its extensive mantra, the text advocates a system where all worldly and cosmic power is ultimately dependent on Shiva. The mantra also provides insights into the evolving pantheon of early Brahmanical Hinduism. The bo

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Herko van Bergen

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