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Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Vihūni (विहूनि) is [possibly] another name for Kamala-nātha (one of the Nine Nāthas) according to sources such as the Kulakaulinīmata and Kumārikākhaṇḍa of the Manthānabhairavatantra.—This group of nine Nātha Siddhas related to Gorakhanātha are venerated by his followers as nine founder figures. According to the Kulakaulinīmata, Mitranātha made nine disciples in Candrapura in Koṅkaṇa. These are called the Current of Men that Mitrīśa, the First Teacher of this Age, generated as his spiritual sons. These Nine Nāthas [e.g., Kamala-nātha] originally resided in his body as his vital breaths from which they emerged and were born as men in nine places.—Kamala-nātha is associated with the following: Breath: Kūrma; Gods of the Directions: Vāyu (Sumitra); Planet: Venus; Snake (Nāga): Mahāpadma (Mahāpadmanāga); Other names: Vihūni [?].

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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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