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गोरखनाथ किसका गुरु माना जाता है?
मच्छेंद्रनाथ
गोरखनाथ ने किस सदी में जीवित रहते थे?
12वीं सदी CE
गोरखनाथ ने अपने शिक्षा में किसका महत्व दिया?
हठ योग
गोरखनाथ ने किस अवधारणा का उल्लेख किया है?
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गोरखनाथ ने किन ग्रंथों की रचना की है?
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गोरखनाथ की स्मृति में किस शहर का नाम रखा गया है?
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Study Notes
Nath Panth: Gorakhnath
Who is Gorakhnath?
- A prominent saint and yogi in the Nath Panth tradition
- Said to have lived in the 12th century CE
- Considered the guru of Matsyendranath and the founder of the Nath Panth tradition
Teachings and Philosophy
- Emphasized the importance of hatha yoga and the attainment of spiritual powers (siddhis)
- Taught the concept of ajapa japa, or the spontaneous repetition of a mantra
- Focused on the development of the kundalini energy and the awakening of the shakti
Literary Contributions
- Authored several texts, including the Goraksha Sataka and the Goraksha Paddhati
- These texts deal with hatha yoga, alchemy, and spiritual practices
Legacy
- Gorakhnath is revered as a great yogi and saint in the Nath Panth tradition
- His teachings have influenced various forms of yoga and spiritual practices in India and beyond
- The Gorakhpur city in Uttar Pradesh, India is named after him, and is considered a sacred place for Nath Panth followers
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