Gagananatha, Gagananātha, Gagana-natha: 1 definition
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Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramGagananātha (गगननाथ) (or simply Gagana) refers to one of the Nine Nāthas according to the Kulakaulinīmata.—This group of nine Nātha Siddhas related to Gorakhanātha are venerated by his followers as nine founder figures. According to the Kulakaulinīmata, Mitranātha made nine disciples in Candrapura in Koṅkaṇa. These are called the Current of Men that Mitrīśa, the First Teacher of this Age, generated as his spiritual sons. These Nine Nāthas [e.g., Gagananātha] originally resided in his body as his vital breaths from which they emerged and were born as men in nine places.—Gagananātha is associated with the following: Breaths: Prāṇa and Apāna; Gods of the Directions: Indra (Ahi); Planet: Sun; Snake (Nāga): Ananta; Other names: Hara.
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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