The Sanskrit terms Jyeṣṭhavān and Jyeṣṭhavat can be transliterated into English as Jyesthavan or Jyeshthavan or Jyesthavat or Jyeshthavat, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Jyeṣṭhavat (ज्येष्ठवत्) refers to “resembling an aged man”, according to sources such as the Kulakaulinīmata and Kumārikākhaṇḍa of the Manthānabhairavatantra.—Accordingly, [regarding the Nine Nāthas]: [...] The Siddhas Ga (Gagana), Pa (Padma) and Ka (Kamala) have come down to earth in due order in accord with the (lineages) of the Eldest, Middling and Youngest, respectively. And there the Lineage of the Eldest is governed by Gagananātha which, like an aged (man) (jyeṣṭhavat), is gross. This is the meaning. The Middle One is governed by Padmanātha and it is short, that is, subtle. This is the meaning. The Youngest is supreme and it is beyond the subtle. [...]

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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: Vat, Jyeshtha, Van, Vaat, Vaan.

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