Amritatanus, Amṛtatanus, Amrita-tanus: 1 definition

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Amritatanus means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

The Sanskrit term Amṛtatanus can be transliterated into English as Amrtatanus or Amritatanus, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

[«previous next»] — Amritatanus in Shaktism glossary
Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Amṛtatanus (अमृततनुस्) refers to “one whose body is nectar” and is used to describe Śaṅkara (also called Balīśa), according to the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—Accordingly, “Sādākhya is the Principle of Space. Anantadeva is all-pervasive, and is adorned with a pure mind. Well known as the Fire Principle, he is Piṅganātha by name who generates many kinds of qualities. Śrīkaṇṭha is the Water Principle. Śaṅkara (also called) Balīśa is the lord whose body is nectar (amṛtatanus). I bow to (these) famous Siddhas who create many kinds of Kulas”.

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Shakta (शाक्त, śākta) or Shaktism (śāktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. Shakta literature includes a range of scriptures, including various Agamas and Tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.

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