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What is adhikara?

In Sanatana Dharma, 'adhikara' means qualification or eligibility to perform rituals or spiritual practices. It shows that a person has the right knowledge, skill, and status to do certain rituals or duties. A person gets adhikara after formal teaching or initiation by a guru. The guru decides how much knowledge to give based on the student's ability, interest, and nature. Adhikara is very important in Tantra and other spiritual traditions. It ensures the person is ready to handle the responsibilities and spiritual practices correctly.

Who is the rishi connected to Vaimanika shatra?

Sage Bharadwaja is the author of the book on Vaimanika shastra.