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yea I p ranked 8-3 on standard yesterday woohoo it was 14 minutes long

not on violent yet, but I'm happy that I at least p ranked it on some difficulty

on a side note: | 𝄼 𝄽 ♪ | hahahaha no no I mean uhhh the music outro that hakita added to the end of 8-3 is genuinely so beautiful, anyone who hasn't heard it yet needs to I urge you to experience it please right after the last enemy encounter of 8-3.

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Naga – Half-human, half-serpent divinities living in the underworld (Patala)

Name of a Hindu deity. Translated from Chinese as 'dragon', but originally refers to a snake, especially a cobra, as opposed to a Chinese dragon. It is assumed that snake worship already existed in the Indus civilisation. The Aryans gradually accepted the ancient worship of the snake-god and came to regard it as one of the demigods.

In Hindu literature, the Nagas, or snake people, are said to dwell in the subterranean world called Pātāla. Vāsuki and other dragon kings rule that world. At the lowest level of Pātāla dwells the primordial serpent (Shesha) Ananta, whose head supports the weight of the whole world. Nagas often appear in literary works in human form, and the dragon's daughter was described as having a very beautiful appearance.

Nagas are often mentioned in Buddhist scriptures and are one of the Eight Divisions of the Heavenly Dragon. Mahoraga, also belonging to the Eight Divisions, refers to giant serpents, but seems to refer to pythons and other serpents. In Nagaland, near the Myanmar border, there is a tribe called the Naga people, who claim to be descendants of the Naga and have preserved their own customs.

The Naga is worshipped in various Asian religious traditions and rituals dedicated to this supernatural being have been practised throughout South Asia for at least 2,000 years. They are principally depicted in three forms: as entirely human with snakes on the heads and necks, as common serpents, or as half-human, half-snake beings in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism.

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ナーガ 〜 冥界 (ﾊﾟｰﾀｰﾗ) に住む半人半蛇の神々 

ヒンドゥー教の神名。「竜」と漢訳されたが，本来は中国の竜とは異なり，蛇，とくにコブラのことである。蛇神崇拝はすでにインダス文明において存在したと推測される。アーリヤ人は古来より行われた蛇神崇拝をしだいに受け入れ，半神の一つとみなすようになった。 

ヒンドゥー教の文献では，ナーガすなわち蛇族は，パーターラと呼ばれる地底界に住むとされる。ヴァースキ (和修吉) その他の竜王がその世界を統治している。パーターラの最下層に原初の蛇 (梵: ｼｪｰｼｬ: 難陀竜王) アナンタが住み，その頭で全世界の重みを支えている。ナーガはしばしば人間の姿で文学作品に登場し，竜の娘は非常に美しい容姿をしているとされた。

ナーガは仏典においてもよく言及され，天竜八部衆の一つである。同じく八部衆に属する摩睺羅伽 (ﾏﾎｰﾗｶﾞ) は大蛇のことであるが，ニシキヘビなどの大蛇を指すようである。ミャンマー国境に近いナガランドには，ナガ族という種族が住んでいて，ナーガの末裔と称し，独自の習俗を維持している。

On Patala:

The universe is a projection of Chiti Shakti or universal consciousness, and all realms above and below, are the mirrors of consciousness itself.

Patala is correspondent to the deepest layers of the unconscious mind or the hidden recesses of awareness where ignorance (avidya) or latent impressions (samskaras) reside.

The descent into Patala can be understood as a journey inwards, where the seeker confronts the obscured aspects of their existence - including ignorance, hindering attachments/ limitations.

This journey is not negative; rather, it is an essential process of discovery, where the tamasic and/or concealed aspects of divinity are revealed.

The treasures hidden and guarded in Patala refers to the recognition of Shiva consciousness even in the densest and most obscured realms.

Nagas are considered protectors of secret knowledge - they symbolize the veiled wisdom of the ultimate reality, which is concealed from those unprepared to handle it.

This coincides with the principle of tirodhana (concealment), the function of Maya Shakti, which veils the true nature of Shiva - until the seeker is ready to experience it.

The spiritual treasure guarded by the Nagas in Pātāla can be seen as the dormant potential of the divine, blissful energy and consciousness hidden within the individual.

Just as the Divine Mother Kundalini resides in the muladhara chakra in her dormant state, the spiritual treasure in Patala is the latent potential of Shakti waiting to be awakened.

. Patala is not a realm of punishment like the Hindu hell, Naraka, but an underground realm of demons and Nagas (serpent beings) that is described as beautiful and opulent. The phrase may be a misinterpretation based on its subterranean location and the nature of its inhabitants. 

The nature of Patala

In Hindu tradition, the universe is made of 14 planes of existence: seven upper worlds (lokas) and seven lower worlds (patalas). 

Subterranean realms: Patala, meaning "that which is below the feet," is located under the earthly dimension.

A beautiful underworld: Unlike hellish realms in other religions, Patala is depicted as being more beautiful than the celestial heavens (Svarga). It is full of splendid groves, lakes, and dazzling jewels worn by its inhabitants that illuminate the darkness.

Inhabitants: The seven levels of Patala are home to various supernatural beings, including the Daityas, Danavas, and Nagas. The lowest and most well-known realm is called Naga-loka, ruled by the serpent king Vasuki.

Not a hell realm: The realm of punishment for sinners is called Naraka, and it exists even further below Patala, not within it. 

The origin of the phrase

The idea of "pains" associated with Patala likely stems from a few sources:

The nature of its inhabitants:Though described as beautiful, Patala is inhabited by supernatural beings—mostly demons and snakes—who are in eternal conflict with the gods of the heavens. For those who end up there as their final abode, it represents a lower, less enlightened state of being than the heavenly planes.

Spiritual interpretation: Some philosophical interpretations view the seven Patala realms as states of consciousness defined by ignorance, desire, and hatred. The "pain" comes not from external torment but from being controlled by these negative emotions, which obstruct spiritual growth.

the subterranean realms of the universe, often translated as the underworld or netherworld. It is a complex concept with multiple interpretations, ranging from a physical location to a spiritual state. 

Features of Patala in Hindu cosmology

A beautiful and wealthy realm: In some accounts, such as the Vishnu Purana, Patala is described as a place more beautiful than the heavenly realms. It is said to be filled with splendid jewels, lakes, groves, and magnificent palaces.

Home of supernatural beings:Patala is inhabited by various beings, including the serpent-like Nāgas, as well as the Danavas and Daityas (clans of demons). The seventh and lowest realm of Patala, also called Naga-loka, is specifically the domain of the Nāgas, ruled by the great serpent Vasuki.

Absence of suffering: In Patala, there is said to be no old age, sickness, or suffering. The darkness is illuminated by the jewels of its inhabitants, and the atmosphere is filled with sweet fragrances and music.

Seven lower realms: The underworld is composed of seven distinct realms. Their names vary depending on the Hindu text, but they include regions like Atala, Vitala, Sutala, and the lowest, Patala (or Naga-loka). 

Other meanings and uses of the word

Beyond its mythological context, patala has other meanings:

Ancient city: In ancient history, Patala was a city located at the head of the Indus delta in modern-day Pakistan. Alexander the Great reportedly built a harbor there. The surrounding region was known as Patalene.

Ayurveda: In traditional Indian medicine, patala refers to the Stereospermum suaveolens tree, whose roots are used to treat various conditions, such as inflammation and liver problems. It can also refer to the anatomical layers of the eye.

Buddhism: In some Buddhist texts, such as the Patala Sutta, the term "bottomless chasm" is used as a metaphor for the suffering associated with attachment to bodily feelings.

Entomology: Euthalia patala, or the grand duchess, is a species of butterfly found in the Indomalayan region.

Video games: Patala is a fictional city-state in the video game Civilization VI. 

he sighted the tree where from root to top every branch and leaf was in a blaze of crimson flame. And when he, still dauntless, advanced towards it, a clamour continued to be raised, and voices kept crying, 'Kill them! kill them! seize them! seize them! take care that they do not get away! let them scorch themselves to cinders! let them suffer the pains of Patala.' Far from being terrified by this state of things the valiant Raja increased in boldness, seeing a prospect of an end to his adventure. Approaching the tree he felt that the fire did not burn him, and so he sat there for a while to observe the body, which hung, head downwards, from a branch a little above him. Its eyes, which were wide open, were of a greenish- brown, and never twinkled; its hair also was brown,? and brown was its face-three several shades which, notwithstanding, approached one another in an un- pleasant way, as in an over-dried cocoa-nut. Its body was thin and ribbed like a skeleton or a bamboo framework, and as it held on to a bough, like a flying fox,' by the toe-tips, its drawn muscles stood

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2 Hindus admire only glossy black hair; the 'bonny brown hair' loved by our ballads is assigned by them to low-caste men, witches, and fiends.

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