In ancient scripts, pipilika is referred to
A. Ants
B. Termite queen
C. Grasshopper
D. Honey bee
Answer: Option A
Solution(By Examveda Team)
In ancient scripts, pipilika referred to Ants.Sant Gyaneshwar (12 - 13th century), who can be credited with inspiring bhakti movement in India, mentioned pipilika-pth. He propounded three ways of spiritual transmission-pipilika (ant), market (monkey) and vihangam (bird).
Saktavedha (penetration of energy) is ant-like. The movement of energy produces a sensation of crawling ants across body.
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