Yugadhikarin, Yuga-adhikarin, Yugādhikārin, Yugādhikārī, Yuga-adhikari, Yugadhikari: 1 definition
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Yugadhikarin 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
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramYugādhikārin (युगाधिकारिन्) refers to “one who has authority in a particular Yuga (age)”, according to the Ṭīkā (commentary) on the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—Accordingly, “[...] (It is written): ‘and the nine sons of Caryānātha... etc.’ (The Siddha) who has authority in the Kṛta Age (yugādhikārin) is called Tūṣṇīnātha. He practiced very severe spiritual discipline (and so from) then on his name was Caryānātha. [...]”.
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: Adhikarin, Yuga.
Full-text: Adhikarin.
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