Tag: natha
-
Some Aspects of the History and Doctrines of the Nathas
by Gopinath Kaviraj Introduction A detailed and systematic history of Indian Culture remains yet to be written. But, there is hardly any doubt that before it can be successfully undertaken continued spade-work is necessary in various fields of study. The cultural history of a people is no less complex than its political one, and, it…
-
Shirdi Sai Baba misterious cult – in the divine fakir’s footsteps
Shirdi Sai Baba life, teachings and misterious cult Sai Baba of Shirdi (1835-1918) or Sai Natha of Śhirdi is the Symbol and Essence of all religions. No religion was ever intended to be anything more than the Gateway to God as Truth. Shirdi Sai (Sāī from persian Sa’ih, saint) is the Path and Goal in…
-
Natha Sampradaya – Hatha Yoga, Kundalini and Kriya Yoga
Natha Sampradaya – The Yoga Order The Sanskrit word nāthá or नाथ, is the proper name of a siddha initiatory tradition and the word itself literally means „lord, protector, refuge”. The related Sanskrit term Adi Natha means first or original Lord, and is therefore a synonym for Shiva, Mahadeva, or Maheshvara, and beyond these supramental…