Pashupata Shaivism (Sanskrit: ) is the oldest of the major
Shaivite Hindu schools. The philosophy of Pashupata sect was systematized by
Lakulish (also called Nakuliśa) in the 2nd century A.D. The main texts of the school are Gaṇakārikā, Pañchārtha bhāshyadipikā and Rāśikara-bhāshya.