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Matsyendranath

The guru of Gorakshanath, one of the eighty-four Mahasiddhas.

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Also known as Minapa

Born: 10th century
Died: 10th century
Birthplace: Kamrup region
Occupation: guru
, mahasiddha

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Matsyendranātha, also known as Matsyendra, Macchindranāth, Mīnanātha and Minapa was a saint and yogi in a number of Buddhist and Hindu traditions. He is considered the revivalist of hatha yoga as well as the author of some of its earliest texts. He is also seen as the founder of the natha sampradaya, having received the teachings from Shiva. He is associated with Kaula Shaivism. He is also one of the eighty-four mahasiddhas and considered the guru of Gorakshanath, another known figure in early hatha yoga. He is revered by both Hindus and Buddhists and is sometimes regarded as an incarnation of Avalokiteśvara.

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Sex or gender: male
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1.Stated in general catalog of BnFRetrieved 2026-07-23
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Religion or worldview: Hinduism

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