Devanandanatha, Devananda-natha, Devānandanātha: 1 definition
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In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramDevānandanātha (देवानन्दनाथ) is another name for Deva-Nātha: one of the Nine Nāthas according to sources such as the Kulakaulinīmata and Kumārikākhaṇḍa of the Manthānabhairavatantra.—In accord with the basic triadic division of the universe, the Nine Nāthas are divided into three groups of three. Three have authority on the earth. Three went down into the nether-worlds, and the remaining three flew up into the sky. [...] Again, the Nine Nāthas are (also) arranged separately in (another), conventional order. Thus, (out of these nine) the second, Kumudānandanātha, the fourth, Devānandanātha and the fifth Bhairavānandanātha—these three out of the nine are in the lower world and (so) have no authority (in this world). [...]
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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Partial matches: Natha, Devananda.
Full-text: Niradhikara, Kumudanandanatha, Bhairavanandanatha, Kumudananda, Devananda, Bhairavananda.
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