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had positively identified it as the same text quoted by Ksemaraja in his eleventh-century AD commentary on the Netra Tantra

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The Two Sources of indian Asceticism (1993 Edition) Samata Books Madras much adds to the interestIndian asceticism, which has played a significant role in the spiritual and philosophical traditions of India, finds its roots in two main sources that have shaped its development and practice over centuries. These two sources of Indian asceticism are often identified as: 1. The Vedic and Upanishadic Tradition 2. The Sramanic Tradition Let's explore these two sources in more detail. 1. The Vedic and Upanishadic Tradition: The first source of