Nilacala, Nīlācala: 5 definitions

Introduction
In Hinduism
1. Vaishnavism
2. Shaktism
Languages
1. Sanskrit
See also

Introduction:

Nilacala 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.

Alternative spellings of this word include Nilachala.

In Hinduism

Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma)

Source: Pure Bhakti: Brhad Bhagavatamrtam

Nīlācala (नीलाचल) refers to:—(or Nīlādri) Literally, the blue mountain. Located in Purī, it is in the shape of a tortoise or a conchshell and is the eternal residence of Śrī Jagannātha, Śrī Baladeva, Śrī Subhadrā and Sudarśana cakra. (cf. Glossary page from Śrī Bṛhad-bhāgavatāmṛta).

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Vaishnava (वैष्णव, vaiṣṇava) or vaishnavism (vaiṣṇavism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshipping Vishnu as the supreme Lord. Similar to the Shaktism and Shaivism traditions, Vaishnavism also developed as an individual movement, famous for its exposition of the dashavatara (‘ten avatars of Vishnu’).

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

Nīlācala (नीलाचल) is the name of the antaḥpīṭha (inner sacred seat) of Kāmarūpa, according to the Kālikāpurāṇa chapter 76.—Accordingly, Śiva, the Lord (Bhagavat), has instructed Bhairava and Vetāla in the use of certain mantras. Then he says to them:—“(Now you two) go to the inner sacred seat (antaḥpīṭha) of Kāmarūpa called Nīlācala. This is the secret abode of the (the goddess) Kāmākhyā called the sacred seat of Kubjikā; there the heavenly Ganges (flows) (ākāśagaṅgā). (Bathe there and) sprinkle (yourselves) with its waters, O sons: worship there Mahāmāyā who is the universe. Pleased, the goddess will quickly bestow (her) boons on you. [...]”.

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Shakta (शाक्त, śākta) or Shaktism (śāktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. Shakta literature includes a range of scriptures, including various Agamas and Tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.

Languages of India and abroad

Sanskrit dictionary

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Nīlācala (नीलाचल):—[from nīla > nīl] [probably] [wrong reading] for līt.

[Sanskrit to German]

Nilacala in German

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Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.

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Search found 7 books and stories containing Nilacala, Nīlācala; (plurals include: Nilacalas, Nīlācalas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Verse 2.2.116 < [Chapter 2 - Jñāna (knowledge)]

Verse 2.2.33 < [Chapter 2 - Jñāna (knowledge)]

Verse 2.2.85 < [Chapter 2 - Jñāna (knowledge)]

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Daṇḍa-bhaṅga-līlā (Pastime of Breaking the Daṇḍa) < [Madhya-khaṇḍa]

Song 10 < [Grantharambha (the book begins)]

Song 38 < [Daṇḍa-bhaṅga-līlā (Pastime of Breaking the Daṇḍa)]

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Introduction to chapter 8 < [Chapter 7 - Pastimes in Śrī Gadādhara’s Garden]

Verse 3.2.20 < [Chapter 2 - Description of the Lord’s Travel Through Bhuvaneśvara and Other Placesto Jagannātha Purī]

Verse 3.8.6 < [Chapter 8 - Mahāprabhu’s Water Sports in Narendra- sarovara]

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