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Navatman, ±·²¹±¹Äå³Ù³¾²¹²Ô, Navan-atman, Nava-atman: 2 definitions

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Navatman 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.

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Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)

: Brill: Åšaivism and the Tantric Traditions

±·²¹±¹Äå³Ù³¾²¹²Ô (नवातà¥à¤®à¤¨à¥) or NavÄtmaka is the name of a formulae used in recitation [?], according to the GuhyasÅ«tra chapter 3.—Accordingly, “[...] One should recite the ²Ô²¹±¹Äå³Ù³¾²¹²Ô one lakh times â€� for siddhi: one who [thus] observes such an excellent observance for a year or just six months attains lowest, middling or best siddhi. But if, while observing such a vrata, someone recites five lakh times, then [that mantra] succeeds [for him] (siddhyate), and all mantras succeed for him and he attains the fruits he desires. [...]â€�.

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Shaiva (शै�, 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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Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

±·²¹±¹Äå³Ù³¾²¹²Ô (नवातà¥à¤®à¤¨à¥) refers to the “first teacherâ€� (who generates the three lineages).—±·²¹±¹Äå³Ù³¾²¹²�, as the First Teacher he is variously called Ä€dinÄtha, ÅšrÄ«nÄtha, CaryÄnÄtha, Ciñciṇīśa.—[...] ±·²¹±¹Äå³Ù³¾²¹²Ô is embodied in the First Siddha of each of the three lineages. As the First Teacher he generates the three lineages, each of which have three varieties, thus making nine. Moreover, he is also manifest in the Nine NÄthas who are the disciples of the First Siddha of the present Age and who are the teachers of the Sixteen Siddhas. One’s own teacher descends from one or other of their numerous disciple.

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Shakta (शाकà¥à¤�, Å›Äkta) or Shaktism (Å›Äktism) 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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