Riddles in Hinduism

RIDDLES IN HINDUISM
The Chula-Niddessa gives a list of sects which were then prevalent in India. Classified on the basis of
creeds and cults. They may be listed as follows:
Sr.
1 Ajivika Shravaka
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1. CREEDS
Name of the Shravaka means a disciple
Sect
Ajivika
Mendicants following special rules with regard to
livelihood. .
2 Nigatta Shravakas Nigantha Mendicants who are free from all ties and
hindrances
3 Jatil Shravakas Jatila Mendicants who twist their hair on the head
4 Parivrajaka
Parivrajaka Mendicants who escape from society
Shravakas
5 Avarudha
Shravakas
Avarudhaka
II. CULTS
Sect
The deity which is worshipped
Vratikas means a devotee
1. Hasti Vratikas Page: 85 Hasti [Elephant.}
2. Ashva Vratikas Ashva[Horse.]
3. Go Vratikas Go[Cow.]
4. Kukur Vratikas Kukku [Dog.]
5. Kaka Vratikas Kaka [Crow.]
6. Vosudeo Vratikas Vasudeo
7. Baldeo Vratikas Baldeo
8. Puma Bhadra Vratikas Puma Bhadra
9. Mani Bhadra Vratikas Mani Bhadra
10. Agni Vratikas Agni
11. Naga Vratikas Naga
12. Suparna Vratikas Suparna
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