Unmanananda, Unmanānanda, Unmana-ananda: 1 definition
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Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
1) Unmanānanda (उन्मनानन्द) is another name of Jhiṇṭhīśa: one of the Nine Nāthas according to the Kubjikānityāhnikatilaka: a derative text drawing from Tantras and other sources such as the Ṣaṭsāhasrasaṃhitā.—The Nine Nāthas propagated the Western Transmission noted in the Kubjikā Tantras. Although each Siddha has a consort with which he shares some part of his spiritual discipline, she is not considered to be his wife. Thus, from the perspective of his identity as an initiate, he is not a householder.—Sehila is the name at birth (i.e., the original names of the Siddhas) of Jhiṇṭhīśa. His [other] famed names are: Unmanānanda, Vīraśāntideva, Laghuprabodhadeva. A Nātha may have more than one such ‘famed name’ (kīrtināma), according to the number of extraordinary events especially associated with him.
The Kubjikānityāhnikatilaka describes the extraordinary events that inspired his “famed names”: Sehila was called Unmanānanda-nātha from when he attained the power of the Lord of the Transmental (unmanīśa). He was called Vīraśanideva because he contemplated all that is one on the plane of the heroes. He was called Laghuprabodhadeva because he awakened Buddhists.
2) Unmanānanda (उन्मनानन्द) refers to the “worship name” of Rudradeva—one of the Sixteen Siddhas according to the Kubjikānityāhnikatilaka.—These sixteen spiritual teachers represent the disciples of the Nine Nāthas who propagated the Western Transmission noted in the Kubjikā Tantras.—Khaḍgadevī is the Caryā name of this Nātha (i.e., the public name the Siddha uses when living as a wandering renouncer). His Rudradeva or “worship name” is Unmanānanda (alternatively, Icchānanda, Keśava, Icchā). This Pūjā name is the one by which the Siddhas are worshipped.
3) Unmanānanda (उन्मनानन्द) also refers to the “worship name” of Rāmaśivadeva—another one of the Sixteen Siddhas.—Rāmaśivadeva is the Caryā name of this Nātha (i.e., the public name the Siddha uses when living as a wandering renouncer). His Prapūjya or “worship name” is Ratnānanda (alternatively, Bhaṭṭānanda, Traipura, Unmanānanda). This Pūjā name is the one by which the Siddhas are worshipped.
4) Unmanānanda (उन्मनानन्द) is also mentioned as the “secret name” of Mudrāsphoṭa—another one of the Sixteen Siddhas.—Mudrāsphoṭa is the Caryā name of this Nātha (i.e., the public name the Siddha uses when living as a wandering renouncer). His Gopya or “secret name” is Unmanānanda (alternatively, Unmatta). This secret name is the one by which he is known only to fellow initiates, his teachers and disciples. It is never revealed to anybody outside the circle of initiates.
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 (+0): Unmana, Ananda.
Starts with (+0): Unmananandanatha.
Full-text (+0): Unmananandanatha, Traipura, Bhattananda, Laghuprabodhadeva, Jhinthisha, Virashantideva, Virashanti, Laghuprabodha, Virashani, Virashanideva, Icchananda, Ramashivadeva, Ratnananda, Unmatta, Rudradeva, Mudrasphota, Kesava.
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