Nasikarandhra, Nāsikārandhra, Nasika-randhra: 1 definition
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Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: SOAS University of London: Protective Rites in the Netra TantraNāsikārandhra (नासिकारन्ध्र) refers to the “nostrils”, according to the Netratantra of Kṣemarāja: a Śaiva text from the 9th century in which Śiva (Bhairava) teaches Pārvatī topics such as metaphysics, cosmology, and soteriology.—Accordingly, [verse 7.207]—“After [the Yogin has] visualized Bhairava, who is the Lord of Time, or [has focused] on haṃsa, who is the Lord of all, [the breath], which travels through the pathways of the nostrils (nāsikārandhra-mārgastha), emits and absorbs the universe”.
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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