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Nāth Sampradāya and the Synthesis of Shaivism and Tantra

The Nāth Sampradāya is a Shaiva tradition , which is a blend of yoga, tantra, and devotional practices. At its core, the tradition venerates Śiva as Ādinātha, the “First Nāth,” who serves as the primordial teacher. It traces its roots to Matsyendranātha, a 9th–10th century yogi  credited with introducing tantric and yogic principles, and Gorakṣanātha, […]Read More