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Gotrajna, Gotra-jna, Ҵdzٰñ: 1 definition

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Gotrajna 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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Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Gotrajna in Shaktism glossary
: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Ҵdzٰñ (गोत्रज्ञ) refers to “those who know their own (spiritual) clan�, according to sources such as the Kulakaulinīmata and Kumārikākhaṇḍa of the Manthānabhairavatantra.—Accordingly, “Those who know their own (spiritual) clan (dzٰñ) and lineage should make an effort to know the enumeration (of the Nine Nāthas) in this way in order to understand the Krama. The knower of the truth who knows the sequence (of teachers) beginning with the Five (Siddhas) and ending with his own teacher along with (the details concerning their original) homes and caste (truly) belongs to the tradition�

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Shakta (शाक्�, 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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