Macchindranatha, Macchindranātha, Macchindra-natha: 1 definition
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Macchindranatha 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Machchhindranatha.
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Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram (shaivism)Macchindranātha (मच्छिन्द्रनाथ) is another name for Matsyendranātha, one of the “four Lords (teachers) of the Ages” (Yuganātha).—Matsyendranātha is worshipped as the teacher of this Age along with three other teachers and their consorts who brought the Kaula Tantra into the world in the previous three Ages. These four Lords of the Ages (yuganātha) are highly revered in the Kālīkrama and came to be considered to be embodiments of the basic states of consciousness. Matsyendranātha has a variety of cognate names [e.g., Macchindranātha] (Cf. Dyczkowski 1988: 163 n23 and Bagchi 1934: 9).
Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.
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Partial matches: Macchindra, Natha.
Starts with: Macchindranathapada.
Full-text: Macchindra.
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