The term is very frequently used in Tantric Śaiva literature, often as an equivalent for "tantra" amongst Kaula works. I don't know of a word study on it though.

best,

Chris

On 22 May 2013 15:43, Patrick Olivelle <jpo@uts.cc.utexas.edu> wrote:

A colleague who is not a member of Indology asked me to post this. Does anyone know of work done on the term "mata" -- as view, ideology, philosophy, religion (often used this was in 19th century Indian writing). Perhaps you all know a word study on this ubiquitous term. Thanks.

Patrick
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