Anandanirbhara, Ānandanirbhara, Ananda-nirbhara: 1 definition
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Anandanirbhara means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Hinduism
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric TraditionsĀnandanirbhara (आनन्दनिर्भर) refers to “overflowing with joy”, consisting of four stages, according to Abhinava’s Tantrāloka verse 10.278.—Accordingly, while defining turyātīta: “That [state] whose beautiful nature is full and undivided, overflowing with joy (ānandanirbhara), is called Beyond the Fourth; that alone is the supreme state”.
Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.
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Partial matches: Ananda, Nirbhara.
Full-text: Nirbhara.
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