Netranatha, Netranātha, Netra-natha: 1 definition
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Netranatha 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.
In Hinduism
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: SOAS University of London: Protective Rites in the Netra TantraNetranātha (नेत्रनाथ) is another name for Śiva, according to the Netratantroddyota commentary on 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 22.11]—“[...] The diversity of the world has passed away from him, [as have] contracted manifestations [such as persons or things]. He is called the threefold protector because he protects all and he is the liberating, because he is the savior. Śiva is Mṛtyujit [e.g., Mṛtyujinnātha], whose nature is Paramaśiva, which is salvation. He protects those whose minds are terrified. And this is the nirvacana of netranātha on the basis of similarity of syllables and vowels. [...]”.
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: Natha, Netra.
Full-text: Vaicitrya, Sarvarakshakara, Jagadvaicitrya, Mrityujinnatha, Prakasha, Samkucita, Rakshakara, Samsarabhita, Aksharavarna, Sarupya, Mocaka.
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