Jagattaraka, Jagat-taraka, Jagattāraka: 1 definition
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Jagattaraka 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: ManthanabhairavatantramJagattāraka (जगत्तारक) refers to the “saviour of the universe”, according to the Manthānabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess Kubjikā.—Accordingly, “Khecarī, who is called ‘the one who possesses the secret’ (sarahasyā) is Ciñciṇī, (the consort) of Ciñcānātha (the Lord of the Tamarind Tree). You are Tūṣṇī (the Silent One), abide (here) O lord of the gods, Bhairava, spread (our) fame. Śrīnātha, the saviour of the universe (jagattāraka), is the consciousness of the bliss of Navātman. You (are he), the lord of all the gods. You are my beloved and (it can never be) otherwise”.
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: Taraka, Jagat, Jakat.
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